First-ever moratorium on AI data centers passes Maine legislature

The AI data center backlash Paul Gigot, Kim Strassel, Allyssia Finley, and Jason Riley discuss the growing progressive backlash against AI data centers. Citing environmental concerns, increased electricity prices, and potential job displacement, Bernie Sanders and AOC introduced legislation for a nationwide moratorium on new data center construction. The panel explores the economic implications and … Read more

Fetterman slams AI data center moratorium proposal as ‘China First’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., pushed back against the prospect of imposing a moratorium on artificial intelligence data centers in the U.S., blasting the policy proposal as “China First.” “The emerging chassis of AI must be built by America. We can put appropriate guardrails in place without handing … Read more

Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez push bill to impose AI data center moratorium

WASHINGTON — Two high-profile progressive lawmakers are introducing a bill Wednesday that would pause new data centers in the United States until national safeguards are in place to protect workers and consumers and ensure the technologies don’t harm the environment. The legislation by Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York and Vermont independent Sen. Bernie … Read more