# 59% of American oppose AI data centers being built in their community — this has cost $130 billion in delays and cancellations in Q1 2026, so developers are fighting back

> In the first three months of 2026, $130 billion worth of AI data centers have been blocked or delayed across the USFor the whole of 2025, the amount was only $156 billionNow AI firms are filing lawsuits to push back…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/ai-platforms-assistants/usd130-billion-worth-of-ai-data-center-projects-were-cancelled-or-delayed-in-q1-2026-developers-sick-of-losing-are-fighting-back-and-are-already-finding-victory?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a7e5d1b970b19209254f6e0)
- **Published:** 2026-08-14
- **Category:** AI & Bots
- **Tags:** #ai
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