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New Jersey won’t ban AI data centers — but Sherrill says residents shouldn’t pay the price for them

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill announced new regulations aimed at requiring data centers to cover their own infrastructure costs, particularly for electricity, to prevent increased rates for residents. This statewide policy comes amidst growing public opposition and a recent federal lawsuit against the Data One AI data center in Vineland over nuisance claims. While a general ban on data centers was rejected, the state plans to implement "Guardrails on Data Centers" to ensure fair operation.