Governor Pauses Big Data Centers | Albany News

Governor Hochul just paused new massive data centers—those gobbling up 50 megawatts or more—making her state the first to do so nationwide. She’s taking time to rethink how to power AI without jeopardizing hospitals or schools. While tech critics see it as a setback, environmental groups cheer it as a responsible move. The state’s own legislative bill? Speaker Heastie says the governor’s pause doesn’t mean it’s doomed—she’s reviewing it carefully, not rejecting it. The real test? How this all plays out in practice. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2f71feb36054bda8