Ocasio-Cortez characterized the conversation, which took place at a local farm market, as taking the initiative on AI. The meeting signals a joint interest between the state governor and the member of Congress in establishing regulatory boundaries for the hardware required to support artificial intelligence.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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AOC and NY Governor Hochul Seek Data Center Moratorium
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Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Governor Kathy Hochul met in the Hudson Valley on Oct. 6 to coordinate efforts on limiting new AI infrastructure. The two officials discussed the possibility of implementing a moratorium on data centers to curb the rapid proliferation of these facilities throughout New York.
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