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New York to impose the country's first statewide moratorium on data centers
New York will pause new large data center construction for up to a year via an executive order to establish environmental and energy standards. Gov. Kathy Hochul aims to address concerns about energy demand, water usage, and utility bills, while opponents argue it risks job growth and AI industry leadership.
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