New York Governor Kathy Hochul discusses statewide data center moratorium

New York Governor Kathy Hochul discusses statewide data center moratorium

News ClipNBC News·NY·7/23/2026

New York State has enacted a one-year moratorium on massive AI data centers. Governor Kathy Hochul discussed the rationale behind this decision during an interview, expressing that she is not concerned about potential economic impacts.

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