Voters in a New York Times/Siena University poll express broad skepticism about artificial intelligence and strongly oppose the construction of data centers used to power AI technologies. The survey of 1,503 likely voters finds that majorities do not support both AI itself and the related infrastructure, with the clearest opposition directed at data centers.
The poll also indicates that neither major political party has a clear advantage on these issues. Across party lines, respondents show limited support and a lack of consensus that one party’s position is more aligned with voter preferences. The outlets covering the poll emphasize that the results mirror political messaging and public concern already seen in campaigns and local debates.
While both reports focus on similar findings—voters’ unfavorable views of AI and data centers—coverage differs in emphasis. The New York Times highlights growing fears about AI broadly and the lack of a partisan edge. The Verge focuses on specific support or opposition levels for building data centers and frames the results as confirmation of trends politicians are reacting to.
