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Democrats prepare to curb Artificial Intelligence, what is expected to change in the US Congress?

2026-11-06 23:42:05Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

Democrats prepare to curb Artificial Intelligence, what is expected to change in

Democrats in the US are preparing to launch a series of legislative initiatives to impose stronger rules on artificial intelligence and data center development after they take control of the US Congress in January.

According to lawmakers, congressional advisors, and representatives of organizations supporting these initiatives, the goal is to increase consumer protection and better control the risks posed by the use of new technology.

The plans mark a sharp shift from the policy pursued so far by the Republican-led Congress, which has focused largely on promoting the development of artificial intelligence and has not passed laws to limit its use. Meanwhile, public concerns about the rapid expansion of data centers have grown, particularly because of the high energy consumption and the impact this could have on electricity bills.

Democrats aim to propose legislation to prevent companies from passing on the additional energy costs associated with running data centers to consumers. They also want to subject the most advanced artificial intelligence systems to independent testing and to clearly define the legal liability of companies in cases where their products cause harm.

However, the approval of these initiatives is expected to be difficult as long as Donald Trump is president. He has consistently opposed the imposition of binding regulations on artificial intelligence. On Friday, Trump said he would cooperate with American states that want to enrich themselves through the development of this technology, without giving further details.

Despite potential opposition from the White House, Democrats say control of congressional committees will give them the ability to push forward their proposals, subpoena tech company executives to hearings and hold them accountable for how artificial intelligence systems are developed and used. Texas Democratic Congressman Greg Casar has called for tech company executives to testify under oath on the issue.

Senator Chuck Schumer, who is expected to take over the Democratic majority in the Senate, said on Thursday that protecting consumers from rising energy costs due to the expansion of data centers will be one of the party's priorities next year.

Meanwhile, Congresswoman Lori Trahan of Massachusetts plans to propose legislation that would require independent experts to evaluate major AI models to verify whether they meet safety standards. She also aims to clarify companies' liability when their systems cause harmful consequences.

Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren, who aims to lead the House Science Committee, also said Democrats will focus on drafting responsible rules for artificial intelligence, without hindering development and innovation. While Abdul El-Sayed, a Michigan Democrat elected to the Senate on Tuesday, has proposed the creation of an independent agency that would oversee the development of the technology and have the power to regulate companies.

A Reuters poll released in October found that a majority of American voters believe the Trump administration and Congress are not taking the risks of artificial intelligence seriously enough. They also support the adoption of new regulations for the technology.

Analysts believe that an AI-induced crisis could increase public pressure and build the necessary support for legislation to pass, despite the president's opposition. According to Ed Mills, head of policy research at Raymond James, the possibility of legislation passing is greater than previously thought.

Democrats also plan to increase scrutiny of the sector's largest companies, including OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta, Google and SpaceX. In October, Lofgren and other Democratic House committee chairs asked these companies to provide information on the security measures they implement and to report instances when their artificial intelligence systems have taken actions unintended by their creators.

Meanwhile, concerns about the regulation of this technology have also affected financial markets. Shares of technology companies fell sharply on Thursday amid fears that the new Congress could slow the development of artificial intelligence and the expansion of data centers.

Investors also expressed doubts about whether large investments in building artificial intelligence infrastructure will bring the expected profits. The decline continued on Friday in European and Asian markets.


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