New UNH study: two-thirds of Granite Staters say AI will make country worse
New UNH study: two-thirds of Granite Staters say AI will make country worse
Publish Date: 2026-06-05 23:27:00
Source Domain: www.wmur.com
- Nearly two-thirds of Granite Staters believe artificial intelligence (AI) will have a negative effect on the country over the next decade.
- Younger demographics (18-34 years old) were particularly pessimistic about AI’s impact, while older individuals (65 and older) held more positive views.
- A majority of Granite Staters oppose the construction of an AI data center, with 45 percent against continued plans for such centers in the state.
- High levels of public opposition led to the removal of a proposed data center in Nottingham.
- The Planning Board chair of Peterborough believes the state cannot support a data center due to concerns over water use, land use, and noise.
- Many surveyed are worried about AI’s impact on the job market, with only 8 percent believing AI will create more jobs in the next 10 years.
- Despite concerns, AI is being used in workplaces across New Hampshire, with 39 percent reporting increased workplace productivity as a result.
