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New York State became the first U.S. state to ban construction of new large data centers for one year on Tuesday, as officials cite rising power costs and energy grid strain from facilities fueling the artificial intelligence boom.
The moratorium allows the state to develop environmental rules and energy protections before approving new facilities, setting a precedent for other states grappling with AI-driven infrastructure growth.
- New York is the largest U.S. state by economy, generating over $2 trillion in GDP annually.
- Data centers typically consume about 100 times more electricity per square foot than standard office buildings.
- The first commercial data center opened in 1953 at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire.
