When looking at data centers, polling says transparency is top of mind for Michiganders

By: Kyle Davidson

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: May 5, 2026

Words: 335

Last Updated: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

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Due to concerns about water, energy and land use, large scale data centers used to develop artificial intelligence have become a contentious topic in Michigan. As a number of developers seek to establish new facilities or expand existing sites, recent polling finds that 77% of Michigan residents support regulations requiring more transparency from data center projects.

In a poll of 653 Michigan residents, commissioned by the progressive advocacy group Progress Michigan and conducted by …

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