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New York just slapped a one-year pause on new energy-guzzling data centers — the first state to ever do it — to protect water, air, and the aging power grid as AI demand surges. Governor’s executive order blocks permits for centers using 50 megawatts or more, forcing a pause to craft smarter rules on water use, emissions, and grid impact. Critics fear rising electricity bills, so the state’s also eyeing an end to sales tax breaks — even sparking local backlash — while lawmakers draft their own version targeting smaller facilities. This isn’t just tech regulation — it’s about making sure New Yorkers aren’t footing the bill while big tech scales up.

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