New York blocks large data centres that fuel AI for a year

New York is blocking new large data centres that fuel artificial intelligence for up to a year to protect the environment and energy grid.

KATHY HOCHUL, Governor (D) New York said: “We're in the midst of one of the most significant economic upheavals in generations, perhaps ever. Artificial intelligence has changed the way we work, the way learn, the way communicate, the way do business and has sparked a heated debate over the rapid construction of massive energy-guzzling infrastructure that is needed to power the industry.These data centres require millions of gallons of water threatening the local supplies and powered by fossil fuels they drive up our carbon footprint.The bottom line is progress shouldn't arrive with a higher utility bill, deleted water supply or noise pollution. So we have no choice but to address these challenges created by these massive facilities.”