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short readsOct 29, 2026

On Facebook and Instagram, Political Ads Are Increasingly Critical of Data Centers

Political ads about data centers on Facebook and Instagram have turned increasingly critical, with 57% opposed and just 3% supportive ahead of the midterms.
short readsSep 22, 2026

Americans’ views of data centers have turned more negative

Americans’ views of data centers have turned more negative since January. But many are unsure or unfamiliar with them.
short readsApr 13, 2026

Most new data centers in the U.S. are coming to rural areas

Over 1,500 new data centers are in development nationwide. Most will be built in rural areas, particularly the South and Midwest, marking a shift from urban locations.
short readsMar 12, 2026

How Americans view data centers’ impact in key areas, from the environment to jobs

More Americans say data centers have a negative effect on the environment, home energy costs and people’s quality of life nearby than say they have a positive effect.
reportSep 30, 2026

Synthetic surveys and ‘timely and topical’ questions

Synthetic surveys fail to replicate public opinion on timely and topical issues in early 2026, including presidential approval and views of data centers.
short readsOct 24, 2025

What we know about energy use at U.S. data centers amid the AI boom

Data centers accounted for 4% of total U.S. electricity use in 2024. Their energy demand is expected to more than double by 2030.
reportOct 8, 2026

Economy Ranks as Top Issue in Midterms for All Voters – But Partisans Differ Over the Importance of Other Issues

The economy is the dominant issue for midterm voters in this fall’s congressional elections. As Americans express growing concerns about economic conditions and the cost of necessities, 84% of registered voters say the economy is very important to their midterm vote. It is the top issue among both voters who prefer Republican candidates in the […]
newsletterSep 25, 2026

↘️ Views of data centers turn more negative

Weekly Roundup The latest findings from Pew Research Center · Subscribe ↗ From our research The share of Americans who say they would be uncomfortable with a new data center in their area.
short readsMay 6, 2026

Many Americans hold utility companies responsible for their rising home energy bills

Three-quarters of U.S. adults say their home energy costs have gone up in recent years, including 42% who say these costs have gone up a lot.
reportMay 21, 2026

Google announces changes to search

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Search results for: “data centers”

Americans’ views of data centers have turned more negative

Most new data centers in the U.S. are coming to rural areas

How Americans view data centers’ impact in key areas, from the environment to jobs

Synthetic surveys and ‘timely and topical’ questions

What we know about energy use at U.S. data centers amid the AI boom

Economy Ranks as Top Issue in Midterms for All Voters – But Partisans Differ Over the Importance of Other Issues

Many Americans hold utility companies responsible for their rising home energy bills

Google announces changes to search