Legislature advances data center slowdown
New York lawmakers are advancing legislation to impose a one-year moratorium on the development of large data centers, making the state a potential first to enact such a pause. The bill calls for a statewide hearing process and new regulations due to concerns over environmental impacts and resource consumption driven by the growth of data centers, particularly related to artificial intelligence. The measure has passed the Assembly, with the Senate expected to approve, while the governor's stance remains uncertain.
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