Democrats and Republicans at the state level are aligning on regulating artificial intelligence, controlling electricity-hungry data centers, and addressing housing costs in the 2026 legislative season, breaking from partisan gridlock seen in Congress. Key proposals include restrictions on chatbots for minors, data center growth limits, and affordable housing measures, though tech companies oppose regulations they say could stifle innovation.
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Democrats and Republicans at the state level are aligning on regulating artificial intelligence, controlling electricity-hungry data centers, and addressing housing costs in the 2026 legislative season, breaking from partisan gridlock seen in Congress. Key proposals include restrictions on chatbots for minors, data center growth limits, and affordable housing measures, though tech companies oppose regulations they say could stifle innovation.