Only 14% Of Americans Want A Data Center Nearby
In Saline Township, Michigan, a $16 billion Oracle-OpenAI project became a wedge in the state's August Senate primary.
- A June Reuters/Ipsos poll found just 33% approve of current data center construction pace.
- Nearby Washington Township's developers withdrew their project entirely after residents mobilized in opposition.
- Senate rivals Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed now clash over AI policy before August's Michigan primary.
Why it matters: Support for AI in the abstract and consent to host it next door are different numbers.
Reuters (Helen Coster and Valerie Volcovici), republished via AOL ↗ · Jul 16, 20267/16/26 · ✓ Checked✓ Check