民調：美國民眾有條件支持數據中心建設
Americans open to data centers with guardrails, poll finds
一項全美民調發現，若企業承諾承擔相關電費、保障消費者免受更高電費影響，並保護周邊環境資源，54%受訪者會支持在本州興建數據中心。在沒有這些承諾時，58%受訪者反對在本州興建數據中心；在企業作出承諾後，仍有31%明確反對建設。另有70%選民擔心，直接禁止興建 AI 數據中心會令中國更能掌控承載美國資訊的基礎設施；64%擔心禁令會令工作、投資及經濟增長流向其他州。
AI companies can soften support for statewide data center moratoriums like New York’s by committing to pay for related electricity costs and lessen local environmental impacts, according to a new poll from major firms in both parties.
The research was conducted by Fabrizio Ward and Impact Research — run by Trump pollster Tony Fabrizio and Biden pollster John Anzalone, respectively — on behalf of the American Infrastructure Alliance, a coalition of AI companies, private equity firms, and labor unions advocating for “responsible” data center development.
Fifty-eight percent of those polled nationwide said they oppose building data centers in their state, according to results shared first with Semafor. But 54% said they would actually support data center construction if companies pledged to cover electricity costs, protect consumers from higher utility bills, and safeguard surrounding environmental resources; 31% still opposed data center construction outright.
The poll also found that seven in 10 voters worry that outright moratoriums on AI data centers could lead to China having more control over infrastructure that houses US information. Meanwhile, 64% said they’re concerned that bans will lead to jobs, investment, and economic growth going to other states instead.
來源：Semafor · semafor.com