""I can tell you that this issue has brought left, right and center together. It's a quality of life issue," one commenter said. "Don't let the rich steal our future.""
"Monterey Park may be the first US city to lay down the law blocking data center projects, but others are primed to follow suit."
"At the federal level, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) have proposed a ban on building new data centers until there are more guardrails in place for AI development and environmental security."
Monterey Park's city council has enacted a permanent ban on data center construction, labeling them a public nuisance. This decision followed significant community opposition to a proposed 250,000 square foot data center. Residents expressed concerns about quality of life and the potential negative impact of such facilities. Other cities, including New York and Maine, are considering similar bans. At the federal level, lawmakers are advocating for a moratorium on new data centers until regulations for AI and environmental safety are established. Existing data centers are also facing legal challenges.
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