Data Center Dynamics
15 Jul 2026
A proposed AI data centre project in North Carolina that could have cost $19.2 billion and initially offered 300MW capacity has been withdrawn. County officials are now considering a moratorium while they assess impacts and policy options.
TechCrunch AI
14 Jul 2026
New York State has temporarily halted approval of new large data centers as Governor Kathy Hochul raises concerns about higher electricity costs, water use, and local control amid an AI-driven building boom. The pause aims to assess infrastructure and community impacts before allowing further construction, according to TechCrunch AI reporting.