More than nuclear power plants! 70% of Americans reject AI data centers; veteran tech journalist reveals the reason: AI has not brought jobs but layoffs

Anti-AI sentiment is rising in the U.S., with a Quinnipiac University poll showing that 70% of Americans believe AI will take away human jobs and 65% oppose the establishment of AI data centers in their communities. On the 14th, New York Governor Kathy Hochul also signed an executive order prohibiting the construction of large data centers in the state for up to a year. Regarding the impact of AI in the U.S., former vice editor-in-chief of Business Today and veteran tech journalist Lin Hongwen analyzed on the program "Taiwan Great Era" that public opinion backlash will impact the momentum and speed of backend construction. Lin Hongwen pointed out that the current backlash in the U.S. against the construction of data centers is even higher than that against nuclear power plants. "The backlash against nuclear power plants was at most about 63%, but now the opposition to data centers has reached 71%." Will the backlash in U.S. public opinion against AI impact Taiwanese companies? Lin Hongwen believes that this still needs to be observed in the long term because the U.S. government can also compensate residents through subsidies and other mechanisms to save the construction process. Lin Hongwen analyzed that data centers consume extremely high amounts of electricity, which will lead to rising electricity prices and ultimately affect people's livelihoods. In addition to this, data centers also have issues such as water usage and air pollution; more importantly, automated data centers have not brought a large number of job opportunities. Lin Hongwen continued to point out that the construction of data centers does not bring much benefit to surrounding residents, and due to the impact of AI, the younger generation is clearly facing employment problems. Although tech companies continue to increase their capital expenditures, they are also laying off workers. Many young job seekers believe that tech companies beautify the vision of AI for human society but avoid discussing the negative effects of AI. More exclusive insider information from Wind Media: • Rising electricity costs and drying up water sources, 42 states in the U.S. are joining forces to oppose "AI giants"! Accusing data centers of stealing water and electricity, the Tea Party is orchestrating and may impact the midterm elections.