New Senate AI bill on data centers ignites debate over risks - Axios
Senator Blumenthal partnered with Republicans on a bill intended to shield utility ratepayers from data center energy demands.
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Senators Hawley and Blumenthal introduced a bipartisan bill to prevent AI data center energy costs from being passed to consumers, sparking debate over grid stability and U.S. technological competitiveness.
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