Senate Democrats are divided over a Republican-backed bill designed to shield taxpayers from rising costs linked to AI data centers, despite strong House Democratic support for the measure. While Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer opposes the proposal, his caucus remains split on how to proceed, setting the stage for a potential floor battle. The debate highlights growing tensions over AI regulation and its financial implications for government budgets. With both parties at odds, the outcome could shape future policy on artificial intelligence infrastructure.
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) is aiming to kill a bill sponsored by Republican Sen. Jon Husted (Ohio) to protect taxpayers from additional costs posed by AI-driven data centers, but his Democratic caucus isn’t fully on board after House Democrats overwhelmingly voted for the proposal. The looming Senate floor fight over artificial intelligence and...
