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Democrats Push for Data Center Restrictions
Newly empowered Democrats from Texas to Ohio are pushing to pause or restrict new data centers, a threat to the bitcoin miners betting their future on artificial intelligence (AI) hosting. This comes after local referendums where voters approved data center restrictions, and Democratic leaders like Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Yassamin Ansari have called for a national moratorium on data centers. Texas Governor Gina Hinojosa has also issued a moratorium on data center approvals until the legislature passes protections.