New York Gov. Kathy Hochul imposed a year-long moratorium on "hyperscale" AI data centers, halting construction as the state investigates the wider economic and environmental impacts. Shanelle Kaul explains more.
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Hochul halts New York data center construction amid energy, cost and environmental concerns
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul imposed a year-long moratorium on "hyperscale" AI data centers, halting construction as the state investigates the wider economic and environmental impacts. Shanelle Kaul explains more.
Published July 14, 2026, 5:30 PM
Updated July 14, 2026, 5:39 PM2.0K
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