Julie Samuels

New York lawmakers approved a bill imposing labor, energy, and environmental requirements on datacenters, including a one-year moratorium on permits for facilities using 20 MW or more. The bill awaits Governor Kathy Hochul’s decision and includes provisions for renewable energy transitions, cost allocations, and community benefits, though business leaders oppose it as rushed.

Despite doomsday predictions about AI eliminating jobs, the reality is more nuanced. Tech companies know how to implement AI and drive layoffs, but most non-tech companies lack the expertise to adopt it meaningfully. AI excels at specific technical tasks like coding but isn't broadly superior across all business functions.