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New York’s state legislature is reviewing two bills aimed at regulating emerging technology. The NY FAIR News Act would require any news content substantially created with generative artificial intelligence to carry a disclaimer and be approved by a human editor, while also mandating disclosure of AI usage to newsroom staff. A separate measure, S9144, seeks to impose a three‑year moratorium on permits for new data centers, citing rapid growth in electricity demand and recent rate increases for utility customers. Together, the proposals address both content integrity and energy infrastructure concerns. Ler mais

St. Charles and St. Louis have each placed a one-year moratorium on new data‑center construction as local officials and residents push back against the rapid expansion of facilities needed for generative AI. Officials cite concerns over water usage, electricity demand, land consumption and the lack of clear regulations. The actions reflect growing community resistance and a desire for more thoughtful land‑use policies before further projects are approved. Ler mais