Most Americans Say AI Is Bad for Society, Oppose More Data Centers: ABC/Post/Ipsos Poll
A new ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll finds 66% oppose new U.S. data centers and 57% say AI is bad for society.
- A majority of Americans say AI is bad for society, while two-thirds oppose the construction of new data centers in the U.S., according to an ABC News, Washington Post, and Ipsos poll conducted October 9-13.
- Two-Thirds of Americans disapprove of how President Donald Trump is handling AI. Trump, who called warnings about AI a "hoax," met tech leaders at the White House last month to discuss self-regulation.
- Large majorities cite high risks regarding AI, including 73% who fear hacking of secure systems and 62% who worry about losing the ability to make independent decisions without technology.
- Americans trust Democrats over Republicans to handle AI, 26% to 19%, though about half do not trust either party. Most Democrats and independents say AI has "little or no chance" of creating many new jobs.
- Opposition to new data centers grows to 72% when residents are asked about construction in their own communities, with rural areas showing 78% opposition, followed by 72% of suburbanites and 69% of urbanites.
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A majority of Americans say artificial intelligence is a bad thing for society and about two-thirds oppose the construction of new data centers in the U.S., with opposition even higher to building data centers in people's own communities, according to an ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll [...]
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“A majority of Americans say artificial intelligence is a bad thing for society and about two-thirds oppose the construction of new data centers in the U.S., with opposition even higher to building data centers in people’s own communities,” according to an ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll. “The poll finds that a 57% majority of Americans say […]
Most Americans say AI is bad for society, oppose more data centers: ABC/Post/Ipsos poll - The Pulse of NH
An aerial view of the 5C Data Centers CMH01, Oct. 18, 2026, in Springfield, Ohio. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)A majority of Americans say artificial intelligence is a bad thing for society and about two-thirds oppose the construction of new data ...
According to a survey conducted by Washington Post, ABC News and Ipsos, a significant majority of Americans reject the construction of new data centers in the United States, believe that artificial intelligence will destroy many jobs, and criticise President Donald Trump's use of this technology.
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