U.S. Rep. André Carson introduces AI data center moratorium, transparency bills to Congress
U.S. Rep. André Carson introduced two bills to Congress aimed at regulating the AI data center industry. One bill proposes a moratorium on new AI data center construction until precautions are implemented. The second bill mandates transparency in site selection and community input for new developments.
U.S. Rep. André Carson (D-Indiana) announced on Wednesday the introduction of two bills in Congress aimed at regulating the artificial intelligence (AI) data center industry across the United States. The first piece of legislation, titled the "AI Data Center Moratorium Act," is co-sponsored by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY). This bill seeks to halt the construction of any new AI data centers until sufficient precautions and "common-sense protections" can be guaranteed, according to Representative Carson.
The second bill, named the "AI Data Center Site Selection Transparency Act," would mandate that AI data centers provide transparency regarding their site selection processes. It also requires that local communities have input on any proposed new development.