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'We are totally unprepared': Bernie Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez propose law to shut down future AI data centers

Ocasio-Cortez joined Sanders in proposing a pause on new AI infrastructure construction while Congress considers regulations.

'We are totally unprepared': Bernie Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez propose law to shut down future AI data centers
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This article1 analysis · Oct 8, 2026
Mar 25, 2026
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Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez proposed pausing construction of AI infrastructure while Congress considers more regulations. John Fetterman opposed a moratorium, arguing that the United States should build AI infrastructure while adopting guardrails.

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Representative proposing a pause on new AI infrastructure construction

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Senator proposing a pause on new AI infrastructure construction

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Senator opposing a moratorium on AI infrastructure construction

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Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez Propose Pause on AI Data Centers

Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez proposed legislation to pause new AI data-center construction until safeguards or AI regulations are established. Left-leaning outlets emphasize harms from AI and data centers as grounds for a pause. Center outlets generally pair the sponsors’ case for safeguards with criticism over competitiveness or industry effects. Right-leaning outlets focus on arguments that a pause could hinder AI development and U.S. competition.

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