Mike Rogers calls for one-year data center moratorium

Former Rep. Mike Rogers, the Republican nominee for Senate in Michigan, has called for a one-year moratorium on the construction of new data centers. This proposal comes as server warehouses fueling the AI boom face increasing controversy and political toxicity. Rogers stated that the pause should remain in effect until a fair and transparent framework is established. The move highlights growing political tensions surrounding the rapid expansion of infrastructure required for artificial intelligence technologies.