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The aim is to pause the construction of new AI data centers until proper regulations are set.

May 30, 2026Open Access

Proposed AI Data‑Center Moratorium Bill — E8 Intelligence Research

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The aim is to pause the construction of new AI data centers until proper regulations are set.
Legislation introduced by lawmakers including Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Focus on the impact of AI data centers on energy consumption and the environment.
Seeks to create a regulatory framework for AI deployment.
Addresses concerns over unchecked AI deployment and environmental sustainability.
Initiates significant policy discussion around the establishment of regulatory frameworks.

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Discovered via YouTube: "Bernie Sanders, AOC announce AI data center moratorium bill" (CNN) URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5WtaHMYlLs CNN reports that lawmakers including Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio‑Cortez have introduced legislation to pause the construction of new AI data centers until regulatory frameworks are established. The bill aims to address concerns over energy consumption, environmental impact, and unchecked AI deployment, marking a significant policy initiative absent from the current E8 archive. Author: Andrew Stewart Caldin, Independent Researcher, UK. Part of the E8 Intelligence Research series. Platform: e8intelligence.com

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