'AI faces a growing backlash from the American public' due to its energy consumption and impact on jobs
- Posted on April 24, 2026
- By Le Monde
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Artificial intelligence infrastructure is triggering unprecedented political resistance across the United States, as both Democratic and Republican constituencies voice concerns over massive data centers' environmental footprint and labor market disruption. This cross-partisan opposition reflects growing awareness of AI's substantial energy demands and potential job displacement risks, reshaping the national conversation around technological advancement and sustainability.
'AI faces a growing backlash from the American public' due to its energy consumption and impact on jobs
COLUMN. In the United States, protests from both Democrats and Republicans have risen against planned data centers required for artificial intelligence, explains Le Monde's Alexandre Piquard in his column.
