New York bans data center permits for one year: ‘As data center development threatens ⁠to hike up utility bills… it’s my responsibility…’

New York bans data centers: In a groundbreaking decision, New York has imposed a one-year halt on new large data center constructions. Citing environmental concerns and energy consumption, Governor Kathy Hochul has set a significant precedent across the United States. The state will evaluate the environmental implications of data centers amid rising worries regarding AI infrastructure development and its sustainability.