New York imposes first-in-the-nation statewide freeze on ‘hyperscale’ data centers

New York becomes first US state to impose data centre moratorium

New York became the first US state on Tuesday to halt construction of large new data centres, imposing a one-year moratorium as concerns grow that the facilities driving the artificial-intelligence boom are raising power costs, straining water supplies and burdening local communities. The moratorium positions New York at the forefront of a growing national debate over how to manage the infrastructure needed to support AI. While technology compan…

New York Puts One-Year Moratorium on Data Centers

Gov. Kathy Hochul signs an executive order that calls on the state to develop 'higher standards for data center development.'

New York State halts construction of all new data centers

New York has become the first state to temporarily halt approval of large data centers, as Gov. Kathy Hochul argues the AI-driven building boom shouldn’t come at the expense of higher electricity costs, water supplies, or local control.

New York is the first state to impose a data center moratorium

New York’s data center moratorium may become the blueprint for anti-AI movement.

New York Leads Nation in Moratorium on New Large Data Centers

New York will be the first state to issue a moratorium on new hyperscale data centers as localities across the country grapple with how to regulate the proliferation of energy-hungry facilities.

New York Governor Signs First Statewide Data Center Moratorium

“We have no choice but to address the challenges created by these massive facilities,” New York governor Kathy Hochul said. The executive order will pause construction for one year.