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Poll shows Americans are increasingly alarmed by AI’s ecological footprint
Over half of Americans fear AI-driven data centers will hike electricity costs and strain water supplies in local areas, according to new poll.
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A new poll of U.S. adults finds that over half now fear AI‑driven data centers will raise electricity costs and strain local water supplies, reflecting a 12‑point increase in concern about AI’s environmental impact compared with the previous year. The survey highlights growing alarm among Americans regarding the ecological footprint of artificial intelligence.
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