People Would Rather Have Nuclear Power Plants in Their Area Than AI Data Centers (opens in new tab)

> A Gallup survey released Wednesday shows 71% of Americans are somewhat or strongly opposed to the building of AI data centers in their area, mostly out of concern for their environmental impact.

I know that nuclear power plants are getting safer and safer. but saying that this is the main concern..

> 5 million gallons. That’s how much water large data centers can consume per day, equivalent to the water use of a town with a population of 10,000 to 50,000.

Quick search online tells me that a nuclear power plant uses as much as 35–65 million gallons...

All of this apart from the actual danger of having a NUCLEAR power plant near home.. The accidents in the past were rare but the ones that existed we still mention them by name with the impact well know.

As a resident I would absolutely prefer a nuclear power plant in my backyard versus a data center. At the very least I would have access to electrical power. I can’t say what benefits I would have from the data center.

I personally don't understand the ai hate. I don't remember people hating on the internet this much lol