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

Eighteen House, Senate and gubernatorial candidates, including 17 Democrats and independent Dan Osborn, have signed a pledge to push for stronger AI regulations, according to a report. The pledge outlines a five-pronged approach to AI oversight amid growing scrutiny of data centers.

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…