New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a one-year statewide moratorium on construction of new data centers that use at least 50 megawatts, according to reporting cited by Ars Technica and Reuters. The pause will remain until the state establishes consistent standards for responsible data center development. New York is the first US state reported to impose such a measure, amid growing concerns over pollution, electricity prices, water consumption, and the infrastructure demands of AI. Federal lawmakers Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have also proposed legislation seeking a possible nationwide pause, while Donald Trump has argued that moratoriums could undermine US AI leadership.
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