6 in 10 Pennsylvanians Oppose Data Center Construction

Data centers are broadly unpopular among Pennsylvanians, with 62% of the state’s likely voters opposed to their construction, including 77% of Democrats and almost two-thirds of independents. In general, do you support or oppose the construction of data centers to support artificial intelligence, also known as AI, technology in the U.S.?  Strongly approve  Somewhat approve  Don't know/refused  Somewhat disapprove  Strongly disapprove

Note: Poll was conducted from August 17 to 21. Responses shown here have margins of error ranging from 5 to 9.6 percentage points. Percentages may not add to 100 due to rounding.
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer/New York Times/Siena University poll
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