Hawley Seeks Pause on AI Data Centers Over Power Bill Concerns
Edited by Steinar Vigdel Kolnes, Editor, Oslo
Sen. Josh Hawley is calling for a nationwide pause on new AI data centers as Congress considers measures aimed at expanding US AI infrastructure.
Republican Sen. Josh Hawley is pushing for a nationwide halt to new AI data center construction, citing concerns that rapid development could increase electricity costs for households.
Hawley wants protections for residential power customers put in place before additional facilities are built, as energy-intensive AI computing drives demand for electricity and grid capacity.
The proposal comes as lawmakers in Congress pursue legislation intended to speed up the expansion of US AI infrastructure, highlighting competing priorities around technology investment, energy supply and consumer costs.
Source: Decrypt
