There Are Signs of a Massive AI Backlash

Public opposition to AI and data center expansion is intensifying.

The backlash now includes alleged violence near Sam Altman’s home, local fights over data centers, and political blowback.

Major AI firms such as OpenAI and Anthropic are shifting into damage control as sentiment worsens.

This resistance could slow infrastructure buildout, shape regulation, and erode the industry’s legitimacy.