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United States 2026: AI and Data Centers, the Final Challenge

Models & LLM·Tom Levy·

United States 2026: AI and Data Centers, the Final Challenge

United States 2026: AI and Data Centers, the Final Challenge
Key Takeaways
1Government corruption (90%) and the cost of living (89%) are the top priorities for American voters in 2026
2The war in Iran (74%) and immigration enforcement (73%) follow closely
3AI and the expansion of data centers rank last with 56% reported importance
Why it matters : Despite growing attention to AI, it remains a secondary issue in the decision-making of American voters according to these polls.

In the United States, exit polls conducted during the 2026 midterm elections rank AI and the expansion of data centers at the bottom of voters' priorities. Other tested topics receive higher levels of importance, sometimes very high.

Corruption and cost of living dominate concerns

Government corruption ranks first at 90%, closely followed by the cost of living at 89%. Two other issues stand out significantly: the war in Iran at 74% and immigration enforcement at 73%. In total, five topics were tested, and economic, institutional, and geopolitical priorities concentrate the highest reported levels of importance.

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AI and data centers at the bottom of the ranking with 56%

Artificial intelligence and the expansion of data centers bring up the rear. 56% of respondents describe them as a decisive or important factor in their vote, a score that places them behind the four other listed topics.

Rising interest in AI that does not translate into voting

Public interest in AI has surged in recent months. Despite this, the topic remains far behind the other issues measured. These results come from exit polls conducted by NBC News and SSRS during the 2026 midterm elections in the United States.

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