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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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.
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AOAlexandria Ocasio-CortezD-New York-14
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