Detroit chamber poll: Two-thirds of Michigan voters don’t have a strong position on AI data centers

By: Ben Solis

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: February 24, 2026

Words: 1,050

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago

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In spite of repeated public concerns about the proliferation of AI data centers, including their environmental impact and potential to raise energy rates,a new statewide poll shows that around 67% of those surveyed don’t have a strong opinion on the facilities.

In a survey of 600 registered voters commissioned by the Detroit Regional Chamber, which has stated its public advocacy for data center investment, a majority of those polled said they believed data centers …

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