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New York Becomes the First State To Ban New Data Centers

Gov. Kathy Hochul’s one-year moratorium buys time for the state to create a convoluted regulatory regime.

Reason · Jul 14

Hochul risks Trump’s fury as she signs nation’s first data center moratorium

This decision thrusts New York into a national debate over AI industry regulation

The Independent UK · Jul 14

‘New York will lead the way’: NYS Gov. Hochul’s data center moratorium includes a new model for funding AI infrastructure

New York is the first state to impose a data center moratorium, as AI's infrastructure boom begins to face public and political resistance.

Fortune · Jul 14

New York Has Put The Brakes On AI Data Centers. It's The First State To Order A Construction Pause.

New York has become the first U.S. state to temporarily halt construction of large new data centers.

International Business Times · Jul 14

New York becomes first state to impose one-year pause on new AI datacenters

Governor Kathy Hochul issues executive order enacting a moratorium on the large, resource-intensive AI facilities

The Guardian - US · Jul 14

Ariana Grande Hints Romance with Ex-Flame Ricky Alvarez with Changed Lyrics on Song 'Thank You, Next'

Ariana Grande altered a lyric from 'Thank U, Next' during a New York concert, hinting at a possible rekindled romance with ex-boyfriend Ricky Alvarez, sparking fan speculation.

International Business Times UK · Jul 14

New York bans data center permits for one year: 'As data center development threatens ⁠to hike up utility bills... it's my responsibility...'

New York bans data centers: In a groundbreaking decision, New York has imposed a one-year halt on new large data center constructions. Citing environmental concerns and energy consumption, Governor Kathy Hochul has set a significant precedent across the United States. The state will evaluate the environmental implications of data centers…

The Times of India · Jul 14

New York Just Hit Brakes on AI: Kathy Hochul To Reportedly Freeze New 50 MW Data Centers Amid Grid Strain

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, on Tuesday, reportedly ordered the nation’s first statewide pause on new hyperscale data centers, temporarily halting environmental permits for up to a year.

Benzinga · Jul 14

New York enacts one-year data center ban on projects larger than 50 megawatts — first US state to implement moratorium; will also pursue repealing tax exemptions

New York is the first to pass a statewide data center moratorium, which pauses all projects greater than 50 MW for one year. The governor's office said that it will create a GEIS to hold developments to "consistent standards," and also study the environmental impact of the construction and operation…

Tom’s Hardware · Jul 14

New York becomes first US state to impose a data center moratorium

The moratorium positions New York at the forefront of a growing national debate over how to manage the infrastructure needed to support artificial intelligence. While technology companies are racing to build new data centers, lawmakers and regulators in ‌dozens of states ⁠are weighing ⁠measures to limit their effect on electricity…

The Economic Times · Jul 14