New York Gov. Hochul imposes one-year statewide ban on AI data centers

New York Gov. Hochul imposes one-year statewide ban on AI data centers

News ClipFOX One·NY·7/19/2026

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has imposed a temporary statewide ban on AI data centers through an executive order. This one-year moratorium is being discussed by panelists on 'Fox News Sunday'. It marks a significant development as a first-in-the-nation action.

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul has issued an executive order imposing a one-year, temporary statewide ban on AI data centers, a move described as a "first-in-the-nation data center moratorium."

The announcement was a subject of discussion among panelists on 'Fox News Sunday', highlighting the significance of the governor's decision.