NY has become the first US state to halt construction of large new data centres, imposing a one-year moratorium on 14th July, Reuters reports
- The move responds to concerns over power costs, water supplies and community impacts as states consider limits on AI infrastructure’s effects on electricity grids and utility bills.
- The halt would give time for states to create specific rules for data centres that can help the environment and energy grid
- It is being framed as a temporary ban, which would apply to construction of large data centres with capacities of 50 megawatts+
- NY Governor will sign an order today
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