"The construction pause would remain in effect until strong national safeguards are in place to protect workers, consumers, and communities, defend privacy and civil rights, and ensure these technologies do not harm our environment."
"We need a halt to the explosive growth of new AI data center construction now, because political and community leaders across the country have been caught completely off guard by this aggressive, profit-hungry industry."
Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announced the Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act, which seeks to halt new AI data center construction. This pause aims to address concerns over resource consumption, climate impact, and the need for national safeguards. Food & Water Watch supports the bill, emphasizing the urgency of regulating the rapidly growing AI data center industry. Advocacy organizations have echoed calls for a moratorium, highlighting the need for protective measures for workers, consumers, and the environment.
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