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Most Americans say no to AI data centers near their homes
A Redfin survey shows that most Americans oppose establishing AI data centers in their local area, even though they understand the need for such infrastructure nationally. Resistance is strongest among homeowners and in areas concerned about environmental impact and increased power consumption.
WHY IT MATTERS
This illustrates a classic collective action problem: while people want AI services, few want to host the energy-intensive infrastructure that makes it possible. It could delay the expansion of data centers that are critical to American AI competitiveness.
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