What legislative actions have been proposed by progressives regarding data center construction?
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) have unveiled legislation to pause all new data center construction nationwide until AI safeguards are in place.
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What did the group's polling reveal regarding public opinion of data centers in Ohio?
The group's polling found that data centers are unpopular in Ohio, with 67% of those surveyed holding an unfavorable opinion and 18% holding a favorable impression. However, the poll noted these numbers change when data centers pledge to keep electricity costs low, create jobs, and generate tax revenue.
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What specific unions are members of the American Infrastructure Alliance?
The unions involved include the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers (SMART), the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers (HFIAW), the International Association of Iron Workers, and the United Association of Union Plumbers and Pipefitters (UA).
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Which major corporations and organizations are backing the American Infrastructure Alliance?
The alliance is backed by Blackstone, OpenAI, QTS, and SoftBank Group, along with unions such as the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW).
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