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It's a 'hot Luddite summer': Why consumers are so opposed to AI data centers

A Yahoo Finance report finds that consumer opposition to AI data centers is growing, with critics calling it a 'hot Luddite summer' as communities push back against the infrastructure's energy and water demands. Senior Reporter Brooke DiPalma and Bullseye American Ingenuity Fund portfolio manager Adam Johnson discussed the trend with Morning Brief host Julie Hyman, highlighting the tension between AI expansion and local concerns.

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It's a 'hot Luddite summer': Why consumers are so opposed to AI data centers
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It's a 'hot Luddite summer': Why consumers are so opposed to AI data centers Yahoo Finance Video and Julie Hyman Mon, August 17, 2026 at 4:11 p.m. GMT+2 Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Brooke DiPalma and Bullseye American Ingenuity Fund portfolio manager Adam Johnson chat with Morning Brief host Julie Hyman about consumer sentiment surrounding AI and data centers. Terms and Privacy Policy EU DSA Contact Privacy & Cookie Settings

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