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15 Jul 2026, 19:39 UTC · 1h ago

Trump blasts New York AI data center ban, says state should change policy 'immediately'

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New York State has implemented a moratorium barring the construction of large-scale data centers using 50 megawatts of power or more for up to a year. — Directly halts infrastructure expansion for AI and cloud providers in a major economic hub, creating a precedent for other states.
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Governor Kathy Hochul cited rising utility bills, depletion of natural resources, and public uncertainty as the drivers for the ban. — Signals growing political and social headwinds regarding the environmental and cost footprints of AI infrastructure.
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Donald Trump has publicly criticized the moratorium and urged that data centers should pay for their own water and power costs. — While opposing the ban, the suggestion that centers must pay for all resources could increase operational costs for developers.
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