by Ben Geman
Forty-one percent of U.S. adults say they’re concerned about AI’s environmental impact, per new polling from AP and the University of Chicago.
Why it matters: Public worries could complicate buildout of huge data centers, which use large amounts of power and water.
The big picture: 49% of Democrats and 36% of Republicans list themselves as either “extremely,” “very,” or “somewhat” concerned.
What we’re watching: That’s one data point in a much wider poll of U.S. views on energy and climate. Take it for a spin.