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# Sanders Demands AI Data Center Moratorium With 75% US Support

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**Published:** 2026-08-24T05:45:08.000Z
**Category:** Regulation
**Topics:** regulation, infra, data\-center, openai

## Summary

Senator Bernie Sanders is urging a federal pause on the construction of new AI data centers to address growing public concerns over the facilities\. Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio\-Cortez first proposed the measure five months ago, a stance that the senator says now has the support of 75% of Americans\. The demand follows a broader spread of opposition across the U\.S\., including Texas halting up to 1,800 data center projects\. Governor Greg Abbott has ordered audits of new facilities to determine their impact on electricity supply and water, while OpenAI is hiring a community engagement lead in Ohio to monitor public sentiment\.

## Sources

- [Story source](<https://huggingnews.com/ai/update-sanders-demands-ai-data-center-moratorium-with-75percent-us-suppo-07da6586>)
- [Story source](<https://x.com/BernieSanders/status/2091559335851634894>)
- [Supporting source](<https://x.com/Polymarket/status/2091724426177880077>)
- [Supporting source](<https://x.com/PollTracker2024/status/2091526009816338778>)