How America Turned Against AI According to the Poll Data: A (Very Big) Compilation
The Algorithmic Bridge Alberto Romero
Americans have turned sharply against AI according to comprehensive poll data showing 71% oppose AI datacenters in their local area, with opposition rising from 51% support in March 2025 to only 25-26% support by April 2026. The backlash extends beyond datacenters to general AI skepticism, with 57% saying AI risks outweigh benefits and major tech CEO net favorability ratings ranging from -16 to -59, creating what the analysis describes as a category-level credibility crisis. The opposition has become bipartisan and consistent across demographics, suggesting Americans are judging the AI industry on its infrastructure, products, and leadership credibility rather than along traditional partisan lines.
Why it matters
Every poll, pollster, and methodology converges on the same thing
