AI, data center alarms dominate Congressional Black Caucus week in Washington

At the Congressional Black Caucus annual conference in Washington, faction leaders said at least 60 of 62 members will support a bill on AI regulation and safeguards. Data centers and rising energy prices were also discussed; CBC seeks a unified position before the new Congress starts in January.

• CBC Vice Chair Troy Carter: at least 60 of 62 members will support AI bill
• CBC wants consensus on data centers before new Congress starts in January
• Meta promotes economic benefits of data centers, including Hyperion project in Louisiana
• Up to 19 CBC seats at risk due to redistricting