Buddy Carter is asked about stance on data center moratoriums
News Clip1:4711Alive·GA·4/30/2026
U.S. Congressman Buddy Carter was asked about his position on a potential nationwide data center construction moratorium. He emphasized the importance of data centers for national security in the AI race with China, expressing caution against limiting their development. Carter also stated that citizens should not bear the cost of data centers' electricity use.
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U.S. Congressman Buddy Carter, a Republican from Georgia, was questioned by 11Alive regarding his perspective on a hypothetical nationwide data center construction moratorium. Carter stated he could not comment on specific legislation he had not yet read, explaining that he or his staff thoroughly review all bills before he votes.
Despite declining to comment on a specific bill, Carter expressed significant apprehension about any measures that would limit data center construction. He underscored the critical role data centers play in the United States' competition with China in the field of Artificial Intelligence, warning that a loss in this "AI war" would pose a severe national security risk. He advocated for the nation to "press forward" with AI adoption and development as swiftly as possible.
The Congressman also highlighted that the financial burden of data centers' electricity consumption should not fall upon citizens. When presented with the hypothetical scenario of a 12-month construction halt, he reiterated that such a period is substantial in the context of global competition, reinforcing his general stance against hindering progress in data center development.