Nearly half (47 percent) of U.S. residents oppose the construction of an artificial intelligence data center in their neighborhood, while 38 percent support it. This is according to a survey fielded by Ipsos and commissioned by Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket.
The United States has more than 3,000 AI data centers, with thousands more in development as demand for AI surges. Data centers can strain electricity and water resources, potentially increasing energy costs, raising environmental concerns and affecting nearby communities through noise and large industrial structures. They also tap into broader fears about AI: Roughly three in five U.S. residents believe AI will eliminate jobs, according to the same Redfin survey fielded by Ipsos.
At the same time, AI data centers can create well-paying jobs in fields such as IT and security, support local construction employment and spur investment in energy and water infrastructure —potentially boosting st
