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Sanders and AOC propose pause on new datacenter construction

First article: 25 mar. 2026, 13:00 | Last update: 25 mar. 2026, 13:00 | 1 source | 1 article
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Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have introduced a bill proposing a pause on the construction of new data centers across the United States. The proposed legislation seeks to address concerns regarding the environmental impact and community disruption caused by these facilities, including high energy consumption and strain on local resources.

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The Guardian Dharna Noor 25 mar. 2026, 13:00 (2 hours ago) Excellent

Bernie Sanders and AOC introduce bill to pause building of new datacenters

Lawmakers say moratorium on construction would buy time to create strong, federal guardrails for AIAmid an unprecedented energy crisis and the rapid buildout of artificial intelligence infrastructure, progressive lawmakers have unveiled a new policy to place a moratorium on the construction of AI datacenters.The policy, announced by Bernie Sanders, an independent senator from Vermont, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a New York Democratic representative, on Wednesday morning, aims to ensure the AI

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