Americans Would Rather Live by a Nuclear Power Plant Than an AI Data Center

GizmodoPublished May 14, 2026

A survey reveals that more Americans prefer living near nuclear power plants over AI data centers, indicating greater trust or comfort with nuclear energy compared to AI infrastructure.

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Americans Would Rather Live by a Nuclear Power Plant Than an AI Data Center

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