Trump criticizes Hochul’s prohibition of data centers in NY: ‘Bad choice’
President Trump has expressed strong disapproval of Governor Kathy Hochul’s recent decision to prohibit data centers throughout New York, claiming it is the first of its kind in the country. He criticized the Democratic Party’s approach, describing it as a political maneuver aimed at eliminating what he called “money trees.” On Truth Social, he stated, […]
New York Establishes the First Statewide Halt on AI Data Centers
New York Governor Announces Moratorium on Data Centers Governor Kathy Hochul of New York has declared a one-year suspension of environmental permits alongside a freeze on the construction of new hyperscale data centers as the state aims to create regulatory standards. This move is partly in response to concerns regarding the potential environmental impact, energy […]
In a surprising move, New York prohibits large data centers across the entire state.
New York Sets Limits on Data Center Growth The United States currently holds the record for the most data centers globally, but New York state’s expansion in this area will be slowing down, at least temporarily. Governor Kathy Hochul recently discussed a pressing issue in modern technology, stating that data centers introduce a significant amount […]
Analysts predict that AI servers will use more energy than all traditional data centers put together by 2027.
Power Consumption Surge in Data Centers Due to AI Demand Global power consumption in data centers is projected to rise by 26% this year, reaching 565 terawatt-hours, largely driven by the increasing demands of AI workloads, as outlined in a recent report from Gartner. The study indicates that electricity usage in data centers will jump […]
Hochul calls for a break on new large data centers for AI in New York during the election year.
New York State to Halt Environmental Permits for Data Centers Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that New York state regulators will not be granting environmental permits for large data centers in the coming year. She is set to sign an executive order that will “suspend” new air permits for what are referred to as “hyperscale” […]
Oregon Utility Increases Electricity Rates for AI Data Centers by 30% and Lowers Costs for Homes
Portland General Electric Adjusts Rates Portland General Electric has cut residential electricity bills by about 1.3% while imposing nearly a 30% increase on rates for industrial customers, particularly impacting AI data centers and cryptocurrency miners. According to a report, Oregon’s largest energy provider has announced a 29.7% rate hike for large electricity users, following unanimous […]
Mexico’s Foreign Minister Unveils Legal Steps Against ICE and Detention Centers Over Migrant Deaths
Mexico’s Diplomatic Actions Against U.S. Immigration Policies Roberto Velasco Alvarez, Mexico’s leading diplomat, has announced legal measures against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as well as civilian immigration detention centers. This comes in response to recent migrant deaths in custody and various raids. This announcement followed Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum’s threats of legal action […]
Erin Brockovich Announces Initiative to Challenge AI Data Centers Nationwide
Erin Brockovich Takes on AI Data Centers Erin Brockovich, famous for her pivotal role in winning a $333 million settlement against PG&E in 1993—a feat brought to life by Julia Roberts in a movie—has embarked on a new endeavor. This time, she’s focusing on the rising number of AI data centers being built across the […]
These 10 Chinese companies are driving U.S. data centers.
While the competition in artificial intelligence mainly centers around advanced semiconductors, many publicly listed companies in mainland China are crucial in producing components essential for data centers. According to a report by Michael Herson and Howes Song from 22V Research, nearly 30% of the United States’ imports of AI-related products come from Chinese firms. They […]
Georgia Calls on AI Data Centers to Reduce Water Consumption Amid Ongoing Droughts
Georgia is reportedly facing challenges in meeting the increasing water demands from AI data centers. Atlanta planners are urging these operators to consider community needs and cut back on water usage, although actual consumption levels differ significantly among various facilities. “Determining the water demand of data centers isn’t straightforward,” stated Celine Benoit, a principal planner […]