This effort continues despite an existing ban on artificial intelligence data centers. The governor's office has not disclosed a specific timeline for the announcement or the total size of the potential investment in the upstate city.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Hochul Pushes Solidigm Chip Plant in Utica Despite AI Data Center Ban
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Advanced talks are underway between New York Governor Kathy Hochul and the semiconductor firm Solidigm to establish a manufacturing plant in Utica, sources said. The state's top executive is currently pressing for an official announcement of the facility to bring new chip production to the region.
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