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Bernie Sanders, AOC Want Data Centers Banned — But A Kentucky Family's 'No' To $26 Million Was Louder

Sanders announced legislation that would pause construction of large data centers until Congress establishes AI regulations.

Bernie Sanders, AOC Want Data Centers Banned — But A Kentucky Family's 'No' To $26 Million Was Louder
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Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announced legislation to pause construction of large data centers until Congress regulates AI. The article contrasts their proposal with a Kentucky landowner’s decision to reject a $26 million offer for part of her farm.

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ALSO MENTIONED  Ida Huddleston, Kentucky farm owner who rejected an offer for part of her land

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Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez Propose AI Data Center Pause

Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announced legislation to pause new AI data-center construction until safeguards or AI rules are established. Left-leaning outlets emphasize safeguards and concerns about AI and data-center harms. Center outlets place the sponsors’ case alongside critics’ concerns about competitiveness and the effects of a pause. Right-leaning outlets frame the pause as a threat to innovation, investment or local choice, with coverage also highlighting John Fetterman’s criticism.

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