11 states propose bipartisan bills to slow rapid data center construction amid AI boom
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez joined Senator Sanders in introducing federal legislation to pause the construction of new AI data centers.

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Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez joined Senator Sanders in introducing federal legislation to pause the construction of new AI data centers.

Lawmakers in 11 states and at the federal level have introduced legislation to regulate or pause rapid AI data center construction, citing concerns over rising electricity costs and environmental impacts.
Sponsor of federal data center moratorium bill
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