Artificial Intelligence and Data Centers Take Center Stage at the Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference
AI opportunities, regulations, and concerns over energy-demanding data centers were addressed at the annual gathering in Washington.
Regulations regarding artificial intelligence technologies and the energy demand brought by data centers came to the forefront at the Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference held in Washington.
AI Discussions at the Conference
The Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference in Washington seriously addressed artificial intelligence technology around the opportunities it presents and the risks it harbors.
Security Measures and Legal Regulations
Caucus Vice Chair Representative Troy Carter stated that an overwhelming majority of members in the group would support an AI legislative bill containing human safety rules.
Carter emphasized that competition with China should not take precedence over the protection of local communities and security measures.
Data Centers and Energy Needs
Meta President and Vice Chairman Dina Powell McCormick and Exelon CEO Calvin Butler evaluated the economic benefits brought by AI infrastructure and the increasing energy demands.