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NY Pauses Big Data Centers for a Year | Raleigh News
New York is halting new big data centers statewide with a one-year pause, as Governor Hochul seeks to establish environmental and energy safeguards amid the AI boom. These massive facilities, power and water hogs, could drive up utility bills and strain resources — a concern amplified by rising energy demands. While critics warn this could hurt tech jobs and slow the U.S. in the AI race, the move aligns with Democratic priorities around affordability and energy costs. With local bans already in place and other states exploring similar steps, this is the first statewide moratorium of its kind…
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