Brits are positive about data centers - once they know what they actually are

Data centers are the backbone of how we live and work today, but the degree to which they support our society is still largely misunderstood by the general public, as our research demonstrates.

Misconceptions ultimately lead to mistrust, and this is why developing a sound understanding of public attitudes to data centers is critical to ensure that we can continue to provide state of the art infrastructure.

Encouragingly, those living near one were more positive, with economic benefits being the most valued – two-thirds agreed data centers bring job opportunities.

On the downside, however, people cited negative impacts including high energy use (40%), electronic waste (33%), and land use (30%).

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