Gallup 여론조사: 미국인, 원자력 발전소보다 인근 AI 데이터 센터에 반대
미국인의 71%가 자신의 집 근처에 AI 데이터 센터를 건설하는 것에 반대하며 이는 원자력 발전소에 대한 반대율을 넘어서는 수치로, 미국 AI 인프라 확장에 대한 지역 차원의 저항 가능성을 시사합니다.
71% of americans oppose constructing ai data centers in their neighborhoods, a figure surpassing the 53% who object to nuclear power plants, according to a new gallup survey. opponents cite high water and energy usage, pollution, and increased utility bills, while supporters highlight job creation and tax revenue. the poll identifies a stark political divide, with 56% of democrats strongly opposed compared to 39% of republicans, and strongest resistance in the midwest and south. this growing local backlash poses a threat to the massive infrastructure buildout needed to support generative ai, potentially turning into a campaign issue. the sentiment is already influencing legislation, such as senator bernie sanders' artificial intelligence data center moratorium act introduced in march 2026.