Data centers are ground zero for AI backlash. Here’s what needs to change

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By Joel MakowerMay 27, 2026, 6:00 am114 ptsTrending
Here’s a data point worth considering: More Americans say they would rather live near a nuclear power plant than a data center. You read that right. Data centers have become the bête noire of the age of artificial intelligence, according to a Gallup Poll released earlier this month. There are several…

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