Governor proposes legislation to curb AI and AI data centers

Lazaro Aleman editor@riverbendnews.org Governor Ron DeSantis is proposing the enactment of a measure to protect consumers by establishing an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Bill of Rights for Floridians, as well as another measure to protect the state’s residents from footing the bill for Hyperscale AI Data Centers. On Dec. 4, while visiting The Villages in Central Florida, DeSantis is quoted as telling the gathering, “Today, I propose new legislation on artificial intelligence and AI data centers to protect Floridians’ privacy, security and quality of life. Our AI proposal will establish an Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights to define and safeguard Floridians’ rights – i