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

A recent ABC/Post/Ipsos poll indicates that a majority of Americans believe artificial intelligence has a negative impact on society. Respondents also expressed broad opposition to the construction of new data centers in their local communities, highlighting growing public skepticism toward the infrastructure and societal shifts associated with the technology.

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