Poll Shows Majority Opposition to AI and Data Center Construction

<figure> <img alt="Graphic image of a data center." src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/STKS528_DATA_CENTERS2_B.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0,0,100,100" /> <figcaption> </figcaption> </figure> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Poll data released on September 15, 2026, by the <em>New York Times</em> and Siena University indicates significant opposition to AI and data centers among likely voters. The survey of 1,503 participants conducted in early September revealed that 61 percent oppose the construction of data centers to support AI technology, with only 14 percent expressing strong support. The results showed a nearly even split among voters for Donald Trump in 2024, with 49 percent supporting and 45 percent opposing the construction of data centers. Voters who supported Kamala Harris or did not vote tended to lean towards opposition as well.</p> <p>For further details, refer to the full story at The Verge.</p>