Published July 15, 2026 at 3:44 AM ET · Updated July 16, 2026 at 10:04 AM ET
Hochul's data-center crackdown draws fire
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul enacted the first statewide moratorium on new hyperscale data centers in the United States, drawing criticism from multiple commentators who argue it will harm economic growth. A California poll found voters there also oppose large AI data centers by wide margins. President Trump has separately called for broader construction of AI data centers across the country.
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