Amy Kremer

“As we learn every single day, it's capable of more and more. It's great that we have technology — it's changed the world and made it a much smaller place where we interact and communicate with each other all the time. But with that also comes vulnerabilities,”

Amy Kremer · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-18

Kremer acknowledged the benefits of technology but cautioned that increased connectivity also brings vulnerabilities.

“I understand the convenience, but at the same time, you are going to have potential problems with it. That should be a concern to all Americans — not just appliances, but things like your Nest thermostat and other devices in your house that could be hacked into,”

Amy Kremer · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-18

Kremer warned that internet-connected devices like thermostats and appliances could be hacked and should concern all Americans.

“I am shocked that appliances have access to the internet,”

Amy Kremer · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-18

Kremer expressed surprise that household appliances are connected to the internet amid growing cybersecurity concerns.

“Where I likely disagree with President Obama is on what government should do about it. The answer isn't handing Washington bureaucrats more control, and it certainly isn't allowing Big Tech to write the rules that govern itself.”

Amy Kremer · said 2026-09-07 · reported 2026-09-13

Kremer pushed back on turning greater authority over to the federal government or technology companies.

“We need guardrails that protect Americans while allowing American innovation to lead the world. That means protecting children, workers and our national security, while making sure China doesn't win the AI race,”

Amy Kremer · said 2026-09-07 · reported 2026-09-13

Kremer said guardrails are needed to protect Americans while allowing innovation to lead the world and preventing China from winning the AI race.

“You don't have to agree on politics to recognize reality: AI is moving incredibly fast, and policymakers need to understand both the opportunities and the very real risks that come with it,”

Amy Kremer · said 2026-09-07 · reported 2026-09-13

Kremer told Fox News Digital she agreed policymakers need to recognize both AI's benefits and risks.

“only hearing one side of the story from big tech.”

Amy Kremer · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-10

Kremer warned that the average American's voice is being left out of the AI data center debate.

“We can lead on innovation, we absolutely can,”

Amy Kremer · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-10

Kremer affirmed that America can lead on innovation while not burdening American taxpayers.

“We are not anti-AI, we're not anti-technology and we're not anti-data centers,”

Amy Kremer · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-10

Kremer clarified that her group is not anti-AI, anti-technology, or anti-data centers.

“there are more regulations on a hot dog that you buy on a street corner in New York City than there are on these big tech companies with this technology.”

Amy Kremer · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-10

Kremer compared the lack of regulations on big tech AI companies unfavorably to regulations on street food vendors.

“There's this narrative out there that [with] innovation, you have to forego safety, and it's just not accurate. It's not true.”

Amy Kremer · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-10

Kremer pushed back against the narrative that innovation requires sacrificing safety.

“What we are is we want the American people to have a seat at the table and a voice in this conversation.”

Amy Kremer · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-10

Kremer emphasized that her group wants the American people to have a voice in the AI data center conversation.

“I know the president, and his heart, and he would not like the way the Americans are being treated.”

Amy Kremer · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-10

Kremer expressed confidence that Trump would not like how Americans are being treated regarding AI data center development.

“I love the president. He has been an amazing president. I know he wants us to lead the world in technology and innovation, and I support him in that,”

Amy Kremer · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-10

Kremer expressed support for Trump's goal of U.S. leadership in technology and innovation.

“He's getting ready to go out on the campaign trail, and I think he's going to hear more from the American people on the data center side of things. And I hope he does,”

Amy Kremer · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-10

Kremer believes Trump will hear more from Americans about data centers as he campaigns for Republicans ahead of the midterms.

“But that doesn't mean that it has to be on the backs of the American taxpayers.”

Amy Kremer · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-10

Kremer argued that leading on innovation should not come at the expense of American taxpayers.

“The reason we're doing this tour is because we have seen over the past couple of years that Big Tech is trying to shove their technology, their AI technology, down our throats,”

Amy Kremer · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21

Kremer explained the motivation behind launching the nationwide 'Data Center Revolt' bus tour.

“This line of attack is preposterous but not surprising,”

Amy Kremer · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21

Kremer responded to criticisms regarding the organization's conservative credentials.

“We will not accept funding that compromises our independence, dictates our policy positions, advances a foreign influence operation, or conflicts with our America First mission,”

Amy Kremer · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21

Kremer stated the organization's policy regarding funding and independence.

“People want Congress to act. They need to put safety mechanisms in place,”

Amy Kremer · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21

Kremer called on Congress to implement safety mechanisms for AI development.

“The American people are demanding accountability and they're demanding answers.”

Amy Kremer · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21

Kremer emphasized public demand for accountability from Big Tech and lawmakers.

“Instead of questioning our conservative credentials, how about asking how any so-called conservative can take money from the same big tech and big AI billionaires who have worked tirelessly to destroy the conservative movement over the last 10 years,”

Amy Kremer · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21

Kremer criticized conservatives who accept funding from tech and AI billionaires.

“This is exactly the same line of attack we saw during the early days of the Tea Party. The establishment and their handmaidens in the media were willing to smear Tea Party activists as racists and bigots in their effort to defend the big interests of their corporate masters,”

Amy Kremer · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21

Kremer compared attacks against Humans First to early criticisms of the Tea Party movement.

“And I think they need to get their heads out of the sand and start governing and do their job.”

Amy Kremer · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21

Kremer urged lawmakers to take action and govern effectively.

“Pick a lane. You cannot be America first and China funded,”

Amy Kremer · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21

Kremer criticized American reliance on Chinese supply chains in tech infrastructure.

“Limited government doesn’t mean unaccountable corporate power.”

Amy Kremer · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21

Kremer addressed the balance between limited government and corporate oversight.

“The American people are very upset over the technology and the buildout. And so that's why we're doing this tour, to give people a voice, to stand with them and support them as they battle this in their local communities. And that's exactly what we did with the Tea Party movement.”

Amy Kremer · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21

Kremer drew parallels between the anti-data center campaign and the early Tea Party movement.

“Humans First today is an independent conservative organization with its own leadership, strategy and agenda,”

Amy Kremer · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21

Kremer defended Humans First as an independent conservative organization.

“I think they would be foolish to ignore this movement,”

Amy Kremer · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21

Kremer warned lawmakers against ignoring the anti-data center movement.

“America absolutely must lead China in AI and advanced technology,”

Amy Kremer · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21

Kremer agreed that the United States must maintain technological leadership over China.

“The people don't have a seat at the table, they don't have a voice in what is being built in their community,”

Amy Kremer · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21

Kremer commented on local community pushback against data center projects.

“battleground of the data center opposition movement.”

Amy Kremer · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21

Kremer described Austin, Texas, as the launch site for a nationwide tour opposing AI data center expansion.

“And that's what's going on here ... and it's all on the backs of the American people.”

Amy Kremer · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21

Kremer argued that everyday Americans bear the costs of tech expansion.

“Our positions are determined by our team and our mission, not by CAIS or the individuals involved in the organization’s original formation.”

Amy Kremer · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21

Kremer asserted that the group's agenda is independent of its original founders.

“But we reject the idea that beating China requires giving Big Tech a blank check or asking American communities to surrender their rights and resources. We can lead the world in AI while protecting American families, communities, taxpayers and national security. Those goals are not mutually exclusive.”

Amy Kremer · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21

Kremer argued that beating China in AI does not require sacrificing local community rights.

“Communities should have a voice in decisions that affect their electricity rates, water, land and quality of life. We should end secretive NDAs and corporate welfare and make sure ordinary Americans aren’t forced to subsidize some of the wealthiest corporations in the world,”

Amy Kremer · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21

Kremer advocated for local transparency and community representation regarding data center development.