Rich Lowry

Bernie Sanders and AOC are calling for a moratorium on new AI data centers, citing concerns about water consumption, electricity costs, noise, and their impact on surrounding communities. But does their case survive scrutiny? Rich Lowry breaks down the arguments behind the growing data center backlash and explains why restricting this critical infrastructure could inflict serious economic damage on the United States. He examines advances in water-cooling technology, the real cause of rising electricity costs, and the jobs and tax revenue data centers can bring to local communities. Rich also explores how China and other foreign adversaries are exploiting American opposition to data centers as the United States competes for dominance in artificial intelligence. Sanders may not be a Chinese operative, but could his campaign ultimately help China win the AI race? Watch Rich’s full breakdown, leave your reaction below, and subscribe to National Review!