Democrats plan AI safety and data-center bills when they take control of Congress
Democrats plan to introduce legislation targeting AI systems and data-center development when they take control of the US Congress in January, lawmakers, congressional aides and advocates said. The proposals would address electricity costs linked to data centers, require independent testing of advanced AI systems and clarify companies’ liability for harm caused by their products. Passage would face steep odds under President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly dismissed calls for mandatory AI rules.