Most Americans say AI is bad for society, oppose more data centers: ABC/Post/Ipsos poll

A tech story from North Carolina, reported by ABC11 WTVD Raleigh.

Tech · North Carolina · October 21, 2026

From ABC11 WTVD Raleigh

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.

Reported by ABC11 WTVD Raleigh, October 21, 2026. Read the full story at ABC11 WTVD Raleigh →

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