Views of AI and data centers
ReviewedNational
Study Details
- Pollster
- Global Strategy Group
- Sponsor
- Navigator Research
- Sponsor Category
- Advocacy
- Field Dates
- Dec 4, 2025 – Dec 8, 2025
- Published
- Dec 16, 2025
- Geography
- National
- Sample Size
- n=1,000
- Margin of Error
- +/- 3.1%
- Mode
- online
- Population
- Registered voters
Questions (5)
Q1. Favorable/unfavorable view of artificial intelligence or AI
FavorabilityAI Infrastructure
Favorable49%
Crosstabs
Men
| Response | % | n |
|---|---|---|
| Favorable | 57% |
Men under 55
| Response | % | n |
|---|---|---|
| Favorable | 63% |
Women
| Response | % | n |
|---|---|---|
| Favorable | 41% | |
| Unfavorable | 48% |
Q2. How often do you use AI tools like ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini, or DALL-E
OtherAI Infrastructure
Once a week or more50%
Several times a day15%
Crosstabs
Men
| Response | % | n |
|---|---|---|
| Several times a day | 18% |
Men under 55
| Response | % | n |
|---|---|---|
| Several times a day | 23% |
Q3. Should there be more regulation to limit AI's potential negative impact on society
Support/OpposeAI InfrastructureRegulation
Should be more regulation60%
Crosstabs
Democrats
| Response | % | n |
|---|---|---|
| Should be more regulation | 63% |
Republicans
| Response | % | n |
|---|---|---|
| Should be more regulation | 59% |
Independents
| Response | % | n |
|---|---|---|
| Should be more regulation | 52% |
Q4. Trust Democrats or Republicans more to handle AI
OtherAI Infrastructure
Trust Democrats more23%
Trust Republicans more25%
Q5. Support or oppose building a data center in your local community
Support/OpposeCommunity Impact
Support36%
Oppose32%
Unsure32%
Crosstabs
Those who view AI favorably
| Response | % | n |
|---|---|---|
| Support | 52% | |
| Oppose | 21% |