New York has become the first U.S. state to impose a one-year moratorium on the construction of large new data centres, citing growing concerns over rising electricity costs, environmental impacts and pressure on local communities caused by the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the executive order on Tuesday, saying […]
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New York mandates mental health warnings on social media platforms
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a new law requiring social media platforms to display mental health warnings labels, aiming to curb the negative impact of certain digital features on young users across the state. Read More: Gen Z turns to ChatGPT for therapy—but experts raise red flags The legislation targets platforms that rely […]