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New York Congressional Candidates Clash Over AI Data Centers in Campaign Ad

Rep. Mike Lawler's campaign ad targets his Democratic rival, Cait Conley, for supporting AI data centers and her past consulting work with AI firms. Lawler criticizes Conley, citing rising utility costs in Rockland County due to data centers, while Conley's campaign states she supports Governor Kathy Hochul's executive order for a one-year data center freeze. The ad highlights data centers as a contentious issue in the competitive 17th congressional district race.