紐約禁止新建數據中心一年 — 這會切斷AI的電力供應嗎？
紐約州立法者通過了一項針對20兆瓦以上數據中心的一年暫停令，以研究環境影響，這標誌著AI基礎設施擴張面臨重大政策障礙。
new york lawmakers approved a one-year moratorium on new large-scale data centers, defined as those with a peak demand of 20 megawatts or more, to analyze their strain on the state's power grid and natural resources. the bill mandates that companies fund public hearings and directs the department of environmental conservation to assess pollution, electricity, and water usage before new projects proceed. this legislative pause directly responds to the 24 proposals currently under review in the state, which represent over 9,000 megawatts of capacity largely sought by ai firms. industry advocates warn that a blanket ban could damage economic growth, but the measure reflects growing local opposition to energy-hungry computing facilities. governor kathy hochul has until december to decide whether to sign the bill into law, which could set a precedent for state-level control over ai infrastructure.