{
  "id": 19344107,
  "title": "The Download: Pelosi’s successor targets AI and data centers face power woes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/the-download-pelosis-successor-targets-ai-and-data-centers-face-power",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-11-10T13:10:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MIT Technology Review",
    "slug": "mit-technology-review",
    "url": "https://www.technologyreview.com/2026/11/10/1148150/the-download-pelosi-successor-ai-regulation-data-center-backlash/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nancy Pelosi has a potential successor in Scott Wiener, who won the congressional race for her vacant San Francisco seat. Having previously authored legislation to address advanced AI risks, Wiener could play a significant role in shaping federal AI policy. During a brief conversation, Wiener emphasized the need to slow down AI progress, expressing cautious optimism about Congress's ability to regulate the technology.",
  "summary": "This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Nancy Pelosi’s replacement is ready to regulate AI —Grace Huckins As a California state senator, Scott Wiener authored legislation aimed at curbing the risks of advanced AI. Now, after winning a…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}