New York lawmakers pass one-year ban on new data centers
The New York State legislature has passed a one-year moratorium on new large data centers to study their environmental and energy impacts. The bill awaits a decision from Governor Kathy Hochul.
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This legislation reflects growing tensions between the rapid expansion of AI infrastructure and local concerns regarding energy consumption and environmental sustainability.
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