New York became the first state to ban construction of 'hyperscale' AI data centers, for one year, after Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an executi
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul on Tuesday signed an executive order barring the construction of new "hyperscaler" data centers using 50 megawatts or more of power for up to one year.
It is the first statewide data center ban in the U.S., though similar measures, also referred to as "moratoriums", are being considered by other states.
Public polling has shown a significant increase in opposition to data center construction as voters face soaring electricity bills, and fear the jobs impact of AI.













