Are Data Centers the 2026 Election Surprise?

Artificial intelligence may be transforming the way we work, but the infrastructure behind it is creating new questions for communities across the country. As demand for AI grows, so does the need for massive data centers that power everything from cloud computing to new AI tools. While supporters point to jobs, investment, and economic growth, many Americans are raising concerns about electricity use, water consumption, environmental impacts, and whether local communities should bear the costs of powering the AI revolution. And the issue is blasting into election campaigns across the country ahead of the mid-terms. Is this the sleeper issue of the year?

Next, we look at the growing conversation around mental health in the workplace. Stress and burnout remain widespread, especially among younger workers, and employees increasingly say that workplace well-being affects where they choose to work and whether they stay. We explore the push for mental health days, the rise of employer-sponsored mental health benefits, and the challenge of creating workplaces that support employees before problems become crises.

Finally, we test your knowledge with a fun fact from the past — when Gallup asked Americans in 1948 about their ideal home temperature. See how public preferences have changed and whether your guess matches the numbers.

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