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Bernie Sanders, AOC Push for Pausing Data Centres to Regulate AI Progress, Facing Heat in Congress

Ocasio-Cortez joined Sanders in proposing a pause on new AI data centers while Congress develops safeguards.

Bernie Sanders, AOC Push for Pausing Data Centres to Regulate AI Progress, Facing Heat in Congress
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Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have introduced legislation to pause construction of new AI data centers until federal safeguards are established. The proposal also seeks to restrict exports of some AI computing hardware, while facing opposition from supporters of AI expansion.

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Representative and co-proponent of the proposed AI data-center moratorium

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Bernie Sanders
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Senator and proponent of the proposed AI data-center moratorium

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Donald Trump
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President whose administration is described as promoting AI expansion

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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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