NY Governor Hochul Uses AI to Scrutinize Outdated State Laws

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has reportedly signed a moratorium on the construction of new artificial‑intelligence data centers in the state, a move that has drawn attention from technology and policy observers. In a recent interview with Bloomberg’s Odd Lots podcast, Hochul explained that the moratorium does not reflect a wholesale opposition to AI; instead, her administration is actively deploying the technology to audit the state’s legal framework.

According to Hochul, her team is using AI tools to scan every rule, regulation and policy to flag outdated provisions. She cited examples such as a $25 fee required for a dog to participate in hunting and a regulation that would have forced pregnant workers to obtain a permit to work after midnight. Hochul noted that a manual review of all state laws would have taken her staff roughly five years, underscoring the efficiency gains AI can bring to legislative oversight. The full story was reported by The Verge.