AI and data centers are incredibly unpopular in every poll

A NYT/Siena College midterm poll finds 61% of likely voters oppose building AI data centers, with only 28% in favor. Both parties' voters dislike them, but neither party has staked out a clear position. Grid strain, noise, and water use are top concerns. The post doesn't disclose sample size or margin of error.

Why it matters: The NYT/Siena poll delivers a hard number — 61% oppose new AI data centers — with bipartisan alignment, a direct signal for anyone in AI infra or policy. The ding: the post doesn't disclose sample size or margin of error, so the numbers need a discount, keeping this below the ...