AI-Data Center Questionnaire for North Carolina Candidates
Please answer all the following questions about your policy positions on AI data centers to provide voters with information. Thank you for your time.
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First Name
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NC Office/position you are seeking
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North Carolina is experiencing a surge of interest in Artificial Intelligence (AI) data center development. Which of the statements below about AI data centers best align with your policy platform? Select all that apply.
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I support an outright ban on the development of AI data centers.
I support a temporary pause on the development of AI data centers.
I support continued AI data center development in North Carolina.
I support rescinding all tax incentives for data center developers.
I support expanding tax incentives to attract further data center development.
I support ending non-disclosure agreements with data center developers.
I have no position.
AI data centers require large amounts of energy and water to operate. Which of the statements below about regulating data center water and energy use best align with your policy platform? Select all that apply.
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I support caps on data center water and energy usage.
I support municipalities’ authority to restrict data center access to water and electricity during emergencies, such as blackouts or droughts.
I support infrastructure investments instead of usage caps.
I support voluntary efficiency measures by data center operators rather than state or local regulations.
I have no position.
AI platforms and tools are being introduced and expanded in workplaces, schools, and government agencies across the state. Most of these tools are new, and will likely shape the future of how our state governs and employs people. Which of the statements about AI below best align with your policy platform? Select all that apply.
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I support restricting the use of AI by government agencies in decisions regarding housing, employment, credit, family welfare, education, policing, criminal justice, surveillance, and the military.
I support allowing government agencies broad discretion to adopt AI technologies.
I support developing statewide standards and guidelines for government use of AI.
I support developing statewide standards and guidelines for use of AI in the private sector.
I have no position.
Are there any industries or specific organizations from whom you will not accept campaign contributions? Please list them here.
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This questionnaire is designed by the NC Data Center Network. Are you interested in engaging with the Network to learn more about AI-data centers in North Carolina? Selecting any option below does not indicate agreement with the Network's positions and is solely for informational and engagement purposes. (These answers will not be shared with voters.)
I am interested in receiving informational materials.
I am interested in meeting with community leaders in a public town hall.
I am interested in a virtual meeting with members of the NC Data Center Network.
I am not interested in more information or engagement at this time.
Please use the space below to share any additional comments or information. Thank you for your time.
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