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Data Center Backlash Could Cost 2 Million Jobs and $294 Billion—Here’s Why
Key points
- $260 billion in data center investments canceled in 2026 due to local opposition, threatening 2 million jobs and $294 billion in economic activity.
- 46% of Americans oppose new data centers in their communities, while only 26% support them, according to an ITIF/Public First survey.
- Canceled projects could have supported 189,000 jobs annually and generated $1.3 billion in state and local tax revenues each year.
Information Technology And Innovation Foundation3 days ago102 views0 comments
