New York enacts nation's first statewide moratorium on AI data centers
News ClipBusiness Insider·NY·7/14/2026
New York has enacted the nation's first statewide moratorium on AI data centers. Governor Kathy Hochul emphasized the need for safeguards to protect New Yorkers before further development. The measure pauses new AI data center projects across the state.
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"Before it goes any further, I need safeguards in place to protect New Yorkers," said New York Gov. Kathy Hochul.