# Democrats in key House, Senate races sign AI regulation pledge amid data center scrutiny

> Source: <https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/6053534-candidates-sign-ai-pact/>
> Published: 2026-08-26 22:00:41+00:00

Eighteen House, Senate and gubernatorial candidates have signed a pledge to push for beefed-up regulations on the AI industry, as the rapidly-evolving technology continues to impact Americans. The candidates, 17 Democrats and one independent — populist Dan Osborn, who is challenging Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts (Neb.) — agreed to back a five-pronged approach to AI…