The public has swung decidedly against data centers in a matter of months, and tech companies are freaking out about it. According to a recent survey by Heatmap Pro , 71% of Americans would oppose a data center project built near their homes, including 55% that would “strongly” oppose. It’s a stark contrast from just nine months ago, when Heatmap first conducted the survey and found that Americans were evenly split on the subject, with 43% saying they would support the project and 42% voicing opposition. Even in the survey’s second iteration just three months ago, only 51% said they would oppose a data center project. The results show a dramatic change in public sentiment in a very short period of time. In just nine months, the public swung 49 points against data centers, the report concludes. AI backlash is souring public on data center construction Over the past year, artificial intelligence has completely overtaken public discourse, as the technology burrows its way deeper into everyday life.…