Hochul vs. Trump Over AI Data Centers: 'I Will Not Take New York Back to the 19th Century'
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- New York Governor Kathy Hochul defended her administration's moratorium on large data centers against criticism from former President Donald Trump.
- Hochul argued that halting the construction of new data centers is necessary to protect New York's electrical grid.
- Trump has criticized the moratorium, suggesting it would hinder technological advancement and economic growth.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has publicly clashed with former President Donald Trump over her administration's policy on large data centers. Hochul is defending a moratorium on the construction of new facilities, asserting that it is crucial for safeguarding the state's electrical grid.
Hochul directly challenged Trump's stance, stating, "I am not going to take New York backward into the 19th century." Her comments came in response to Trump's criticism of the moratorium, which he reportedly views as an impediment to technological progress and economic development.
The governor's administration argues that the rapid expansion of data centers places an unsustainable demand on the state's power infrastructure. The moratorium aims to allow time for upgrades and planning to ensure the grid can handle future energy needs, particularly with the rise of artificial intelligence.
I am not going to take New York backward into the 19th century.
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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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