Sanders-Ocasio-Cortez Federal AI Data Center Moratorium Act Introduced (S.4214) -- Nationwide Construction Ban on Facilities Over 20 MW Pending Federal AI Regulation

Written By Phil Zalewski

S.4214 would impose an immediate federal moratorium on construction or upgrade of data centers with peak power demand of 20 MW or more -- until Congress enacts 'strong national safeguards' covering AI safety, worker protections, environmental standards, and community energy impact protections. The bill also bans U.S. export of advanced AI chips to countries lacking AI regulation. (more)

Phil Zalewski
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