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'Stop Demanding Taxpayer Subsidies:' GOP Senator Slams AI Data Centers Over Water, Power and Tax

Sep 9, 2026 · 05:48 AM ET· updated 1h ago
'Stop Demanding Taxpayer Subsidies:' GOP Senator Slams AI Data Centers Over Water, Power and Tax

Kennedy urges AI companies to cut data-center water and energy use, reject subsidies, improve transparency, and address job and safety concerns.

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A senator is pushing big tech companies to use less water and electricity for their AI computers, and to stop asking the government for money to help pay for it. This shows lawmakers are watching how much these companies use and want them to be more honest about their impact.

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