New York State will temporarily ban the construction of new large-scale data centers

According to Odaily Planet Daily, the office of New York Governor Kathy Hochul stated that she plans to sign an executive order on Tuesday to halt the construction of large-scale data centers, with the ban lasting up to one year. The order takes effect immediately and applies to data centers with a power consumption of 50 megawatts or more. This moratorium will give the state time to develop regulations for data centers that are both environmentally friendly and ensure the operation of the power grid.

This move makes New York State the latest to address infrastructure issues arising from the AI boom. No other state has previously implemented a similar moratorium. However, dozens of cities and counties across the United States have already issued temporary bans on data center construction, and many states have proposed similar ideas for moratoriums. As data centers continue to be built across the country, more and more communities are opposing them and fueling the anti-AI movement.

Opponents argue that these data centers, which power artificial intelligence and computing systems, could overwhelm local electricity supplies and drive up residents' utility costs. Some voters are even attempting to recall politicians who support data center development. (Jinshi)