Major Tech Firms Face Public Resistance Over Expansion of AI Data Centers

A Gallup survey reveals that 71% of Americans oppose the construction of AI data centers near them, citing environmental and utility concerns. This growing resistance comes as Amazon (AMZN), Meta Platforms (META), and Microsoft (MSFT) significantly increase their investments in AI infrastructure.

By Tanya Rawat Sun, May 17, 2026 at 6:01 PM GMT+3 7 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Major Tech Firms Face Public Resistance Over Expansion of AI Data Centers

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Topics: AI data centers environmental concerns infrastructure public opinion

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