NY Halts AI Data Centers for Environmental Review | US News

US News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 14, 2026 · 1m

New York is halting new massive data centers for up to a year as Governor Hochul prepares to sign an executive order — a first-of-its-kind move nationwide — to develop environmental and energy safeguards for AI infrastructure that guzzles power and water. While tech leaders warn it could hurt job growth and slow the AI race, the pause also responds to public pressure over rising energy costs and aims to set national precedent. Other states have floated similar ideas, but none have moved forward as decisively — including Maine’s vetoed proposal — making New York’s decision both bold and…