Bernie Sanders and Ron DeSantis speak out against data center boom. It's a bad sign for AI industry

Bernie Sanders and Ron DeSantis, two prominent national figures from opposite ends of the political spectrum, have both expressed concerns about the impact of the AI industry's data center boom on electricity prices, grid stability, and the labor market. Sanders has called for a national moratorium on data center construction, while DeSantis has proposed an AI bill of rights that would give local communities the right to block data center construction. This bipartisan opposition signals a growing political reckoning over the AI industry's expansion and could slow down the industry's development plans if it gains broader support.