Bernie Sanders criticized for proposed data center moratorium bill

Name: Bernie Sanders criticized for proposed data center moratorium bill
Uploaded: 2026-05-12T08:00:41.000Z
Duration: 3 min 9 s
Description: Senator Bernie Sanders has proposed an AI safety bill that includes a data center moratorium. The proposal is drawing strong criticism, with some arguing it would harm the U.S. economy and innovation. Critics also suggest the bill's approach might inadvertently benefit China.

News Clip3:09Fox Business·VT·5/12/2026

Senator Bernie Sanders has proposed an AI safety bill that includes a data center moratorium. The proposal is drawing strong criticism, with some arguing it would harm the U.S. economy and innovation. Critics also suggest the bill's approach might inadvertently benefit China.

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Gov: U.S. Congress, Senator Bernie Sanders

Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) has introduced a bill focused on artificial intelligence safety that includes a proposed moratorium on data center development, a move described by critics as "crazy." Seamus Bruner, executive director of the Government Accountability Institute, discussed the criticisms on Fox Business's 'The Bottom Line.'

Bruner characterized Sanders' approach as fomenting fear for power and control, questioning if the Senator's intent is for America to lose rather than China to win. He highlighted concerns that the proposed "AI safety bill" would freeze development and permanently damage the U.S. innovation economy. Bruner and his colleagues are investigating Sanders' recent funding, suggesting a broader political agenda behind the legislation.