A Reuters/Ipsos poll finds only 1 in 3 Americans approve of the current pace of data center construction, and most would oppose a facility in their own community.
WHO:California policymakers and technology companies; Reuters/Ipsos poll respondents; Gallup and McKinsey & Company cited
WHAT:Calls for a different approach to data center development focused on transparency, equitable benefits, and clean energy to address public trust concerns.
WHEN:Reported Sep 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
WHERE:California
WHY:Public skepticism about the rapid proliferation of data centers, reflected in polling, is creating a trust deficit that the article says must be addressed to win community acceptance.
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