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Josh Hawley Urges GOP To Stop Being 'Property Of Big Tech,' Reject Funding From Pro-AI Groups: 'There Will Be A Political Cost'

Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo) has urged Republicans to reject funding from pro-AI groups, warning of political costs if Big Tech's influence on AI regulation is not curbed. He cites concerns over escalating electricity costs and societal problems. Hawley, along with Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), has advocated for federal action including a proposed moratorium on large data center projects.