Senate Democrats challenge Trump’s push for AI and data center expansion
A group of Senate Democrats, led by Richard Blumenthal and Bernie Sanders, have raised concerns about the Trump administration's support for artificial intelligence updates today and data centers. They argue that the administration is favoring Big Tech companies, driving up electricity bills, and threatening water supplies.
The lawmakers sent a letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Director Michael Kratsios, urging them to address these issues. They expressed worry that the buildout of power-hungry data centers is increasing electricity costs for Americans. The lawmakers also highlighted potential threats to water supplies due to these data centers.
Specifically, the senators questioned the influence of the Trump administration on the promotion of artificial intelligence updates today and data centers, directly addressing the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC). They accused the administration of prioritizing Big Tech's energy demands over consumer costs, naming companies such as Meta, Google, Oracle, and OpenAI.
The Senate Democrats' letter is a call for the Trump administration to reassess its policies regarding artificial intelligence updates today and data centers. They seek to balance the needs of Big Tech with the interests of consumers and the environment.
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