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Mobility
Waymo robotaxi expansion to New York falls through
Waymo\'s plan to operate robotaxis in New York has fallen through after New York Governor Kathy Hochul withdrew a proposal to amend state traffic law to allow vehicles to operate without a driver, TechCrunch reported. Current state law requires a driver to keep one hand on the steering wheel at all times. The withdrawn proposal would have barred paid service in cities with populations above 1 million and required approvals, fees and financial guarantees.
AI & Enterprise
New York lawmakers introduce bill to ban new data centres for three years
New York state lawmakers have introduced a bill to ban construction of new data centres for three years, TechCrunch reported on Feb. 7. The move follows growing concern about the impact of rapidly expanding AI infrastructure on local communities. Similar legislation is under discussion in states including Georgia, Vermont and Virginia, and Republican lawmakers are pursuing comparable curbs in Maryland and Oklahoma, TechCrunch said.
Mobility
New York state moves to allow robotaxis, with New York City exempt
New York state is pursuing a bill to legalise robotaxis, though New York City is expected to remain an exception, TechCrunch reported on Tuesday. Governor Kathy Hochul said in a New Year address that the state will expand autonomous vehicle pilot programmes and plans to introduce robotaxis. Details of the legislation have not been released. The state said it is reviewing limited robotaxi operations outside New York City, requiring safety standards and community support.