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Hardware·Jul 16·all news from July 16, 2026

Taxpayer group warns New York's AI data center moratorium could cost jobs and investment

A taxpayer advocacy group is warning that New York's recent legislative moratorium on new AI-focused data centers threatens to drive away potential private investment and high-tech job creation. The organization argues that the restrictions could hinder the state's economic competitiveness by forcing infrastructure development and related operations to relocate to other jurisdictions.

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