New York legislature passes one-year data center construction ban
The New York legislature has passed a one-year moratorium on data center construction for projects exceeding 20 megawatts. This ban, influenced by concerns regarding artificial intelligence, places 28 ongoing data center projects in limbo within the state.
The New York State legislature recently passed a one-year moratorium on data center construction, a move criticized by some as an attempt to stifle economic growth. The ban specifically targets data centers exceeding 20 megawatts, which would effectively halt permits for 28 projects currently in development.
This legislative action is seen by some as a reaction to public backlash against artificial intelligence. Governor Kathy Hochul now has the opportunity to block the anti-growth measure.