Trump condemns New York's one-year datacenter moratorium

Donald Trump, who has positioned himself as an AI‑friendly president, took to social media to denounce New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s recent executive order. In a post urging the governor to “scrap the one‑year policy IMMEDIATELY,” Trump criticized the pause on the construction of large hyperscale data centers—massive facilities that consume significant energy and resources to support artificial‑intelligence workloads.

The order, signed by Hochul on Tuesday, makes New York the first U.S. state to impose a statewide moratorium on new hyperscale data centers for one year. The ban targets the most energy‑intensive and environmentally impactful facilities, aiming to curb carbon emissions and preserve local infrastructure. The decision has sparked a sharp divide between state regulators, who cite sustainability and resource concerns, and industry groups and political figures who argue the pause could hinder technological growth and economic opportunity.

As the debate unfolds, the federal and state governments remain at odds over how best to balance AI advancement with environmental stewardship. The outcome of this clash may set a precedent for other states considering similar restrictions on data‑center development.