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Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez Propose AI Regulations to Protect Rights

3/25/2026

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Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) push two artificial intelligence (AI) bills, including AI Data Center Moratorium Act to halt federal data center construction.
Sanders argues Congress must regulate AI to protect health, privacy, and civil rights, warning AI growth could worsen inequality and environmental issues from data center energy demands.
Ocasio-Cortez backs DEFIANCE Act addressing deepfake AI abuse.
Both lawmakers will discuss the legislation further today.

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Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) push two artificial intelligence (AI) bills, including AI Data Center Moratorium Act to halt federal data center construction.
Sanders argues Congress must regulate AI to protect health, privacy, and civil rights, warning AI growth could worsen inequality and environmental issues from data center energy demands.
Ocasio-Cortez backs DEFIANCE Act addressing deepfake AI abuse.
Both lawmakers will discuss the legislation further today.