# 142 AI data center protests staged in 42 states as public opposition increases — organizers brand 'unaccountable' buildouts as an 'unacceptable infringement on our liberty'

> More than 70% of Americans now oppose data centers, which has resulted in bipartisan moves to block these projects. This pushback isn’t limited to just a few people or towns, either.

- **Source:** [Tom's Hardware](https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/policy/142-ai-data-center-protests-staged-in-42-states-as-public-opposition-increases-organizers-brand-unaccountable-buildouts-as-an-unacceptable-infringement-on-our-liberty?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a620689f1c174f4eb4843e5)
- **Published:** 2026-07-23
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #microsoft #ai
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a620689f1c174f4eb4843e5

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