Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez introduced the Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act on Wednesday. The bill mandates an immediate pause on all new data center construction and upgrades until specific federal regulations are enacted. This legislative move targets the rapid expansion of AI infrastructure, which critics argue has outpaced Washington's regulatory response.

Despite AI's benefits, such as early cancer detection models, the technology poses significant threats including mass job losses, environmental damage, and the proliferation of deepfakes that undermine truth. The bill aims to provide time to address these risks and ensure technology benefits all Americans, not just tech elites.