Two members of Congress, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) have proposed a law to halt construction of artificial intelligence data centers, arguing that they destroy jobs and American attention spans. The proposal would allow Congress more time to implement more regulations regarding the creation of AI infrastructure. Many cities have already passed laws against data centers and some states are considering similar measures. Critics argue that new data centers' massive water and electricity usage, potentially damaging effects from chemicals they produce, and environmental issues. However, AI defenders argue that the US must develop its own AI infrastructure industry to maintain global economic dominance.