The US shows the lowest support among 15 major economies for expanding AI data center infrastructure, according to a global poll. This positions America as an outlier in the race to build computational capacity for artificial intelligence development.

Tech companies face growing resistance in the US, where concerns about energy consumption, environmental impact, and local opposition are stronger than in other major markets. The backlash could slow AI development plans and increase costs for companies expanding data center capacity.

Global investors must reassess strategies as the US stance contrasts sharply with other large economies that more readily embrace AI infrastructure expansion. The poll suggests regulatory environments may become increasingly challenging for AI development in America compared to international markets.