A new bill introduced by Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez would pause construction on AI data centers until Congress passes safeguards.Upgrades to current data centers would also be halted if the bill is passed. The legislation outlines what regulations are needed, including governmental review of new AI products, policies to prevent job displacement caused by AI and be built by union workers. There will also need to be an assurance that centers will not raise electric prices or worsen the environment.Speaking on Wednesday, the senator said the pause will allow for a better understanding of the risks of AI and how to protect workers.”Despite the extraordinary importance of this issue and its impact on every man, woman and child in this country, A.I. has received far too little serious discussion here in our nation’s capital,” said Sen. Sanders. “I fear that Congress is totally unprepared for the magnitude of changes that are already taking place.”The White House’s crypto and AI czar has said that a pause in data centers would mean China wins the AI race.
A new bill introduced by Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez would pause construction on AI data centers until Congress passes safeguards.
Upgrades to current data centers would also be halted if the bill is passed.
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The legislation outlines what regulations are needed, including governmental review of new AI products, policies to prevent job displacement caused by AI and be built by union workers. There will also need to be an assurance that centers will not raise electric prices or worsen the environment.
Speaking on Wednesday, the senator said the pause will allow for a better understanding of the risks of AI and how to protect workers.
“Despite the extraordinary importance of this issue and its impact on every man, woman and child in this country, A.I. has received far too little serious discussion here in our nation’s capital,” said Sen. Sanders. “I fear that Congress is totally unprepared for the magnitude of changes that are already taking place.”
The White House’s crypto and AI czar has said that a pause in data centers would mean China wins the AI race.
