{"slug": "over-70-of-americans-oppose-ai-data-centers-us-protests-intensify", "title": "Over 70% of Americans oppose AI data centers; US protests intensify", "summary": "Over 70% of Americans oppose the construction of AI data centers, according to a new poll, as protests against the facilities intensify across the United States. The opposition reflects growing concerns about the environmental and community impacts of the rapid expansion of AI infrastructure.", "body_md": "Your membership journey starts here.\n\nKeep exploring and earning more as a member.\n\nLatest on CPUs\n\nNews, reviews, and technical insights.\n\nGPU Insights\n\nReviews, benchmarks, and updates on current GPUs.\n\nExplore your membership benefits.\n\nLimited-time Premium offer\n\nUnlock benchmarks, deep dives and roadmaps for £25.00/year.\n\nKeep exploring with your premium access.", "url": "https://wpnews.pro/news/over-70-of-americans-oppose-ai-data-centers-us-protests-intensify", "canonical_source": "https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/data-centers/over-70-percent-of-americans-oppose-ai-data-centers-us-protests-intensify-as-more-arrests-are-being-made-almost-40-arrested-this-year-in-backlash-to-ai-factory-buildout", "published_at": "2026-08-13 06:12:07+00:00", "updated_at": "2026-08-13 06:40:18.994863+00:00", "lang": "en", "topics": ["ai-infrastructure", "ai-policy"], "entities": [], "alternates": {"html": "https://wpnews.pro/news/over-70-of-americans-oppose-ai-data-centers-us-protests-intensify", "markdown": "https://wpnews.pro/news/over-70-of-americans-oppose-ai-data-centers-us-protests-intensify.md", "text": "https://wpnews.pro/news/over-70-of-americans-oppose-ai-data-centers-us-protests-intensify.txt", "jsonld": "https://wpnews.pro/news/over-70-of-americans-oppose-ai-data-centers-us-protests-intensify.jsonld"}}