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AI & Enterprise
New York state passes bill banning new AI data centres for 1 year
New York state has passed legislation to pause development of large data centres for 1 year, applying to facilities with maximum demand of 20 megawatts or more. The measure is not yet final and requires Governor Kathy Hochul’s signature, with a decision deadline in December. Lawmakers say the moratorium is intended to allow time to assess effects on the power grid and the environment, including electricity, water and land use.
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 The withdrawn proposal would have barred paid service in cities with populations above 1 million and required approvals, fees and financial guarantees.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.
