While artificial intelligence companies and investors have seen billions of dollars added to their valuations, many are asking whether more Americans should receive a direct share of the technology's economic gains.
An Emerson College poll released last week found that only 27% of Americans support building data centers in or near their communities, while 63% oppose them. The results mark a significant shift from December 2025, when one-third of respondents supported such projects and opposition stood at 42%.
