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Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have introduced legislation to pause the development of AI data centers in Virginia. The proposed bill, the AI Data Center Moratorium Act, aims to address the significant pollution generated by approximately 10,500 diesel generators powering these facilities. This pollution has been linked to respiratory issues and potential fatalities in the region, raising public health concerns. AI
IMPACT Potential to slow AI infrastructure build-out and increase scrutiny on the environmental impact of AI development.