[Opposition to Local Data Centers in the U.S. Soars from 42% to 75% in One Year] According to a report by Jinse Finance, on September 1, Heatmap Pro and Embold Research surveyed 2,045 registered U.S. voters between August 8 and August 13. The results showed that 75% opposed the construction of new data centers near their residences, with over 60% "strongly opposed." A year ago, the opposition rate was only 42%. However, this issue measures the acceptance of local projects and should not be interpreted as 75% of Americans opposing AI or nationwide data center construction. Pew Research also revealed that the public's main concerns are electricity costs, environmental impact, and quality of life, while still recognizing the benefits of employment and tax revenue. Opposition sentiment has begun to influence the approval process: New York has suspended new large-scale projects exceeding 50 megawatts, while Texas requires all data centers awaiting grid connection to complete authenticity audits, rather than halting existing facilities entirely. Heatmap statistics show that over 530 local governments have implemented strict restrictions, and Data Center Watch reported that in the first quarter of this year, at least 75 projects worth approximately $130 billion were delayed. (Jin10)