Top Democrats call to rein in AI buildout after midterms: 'National data center moratorium now'
After Democrats swept the House and Senate, Sen. Bernie Sanders called for a national data-center moratorium and Rep. Yassamin Ansari urged a Day One pause on advanced AI, with Progressive Caucus Chair Greg Casar amplifying. A CNBC voter poll found 56% of voters said AI and data centers were a crucial or major factor in their Congress votes, and winners from South Carolina to Texas campaigned explicitly against new facilities.
Source: CNBC