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NY Governor Kathy Hochul Tackles AI, Online Safety, and Data Centers

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul has taken a strong stance on tech policy, particularly concerning AI and online safety for minors. She supports restrictions on social media platforms like Instagram to protect teenagers, even if it means implementing broader age verification measures that could impact online anonymity. Additionally, Hochul has addressed the issue of 3D-printed guns, challenging activists who attempt to circumvent bans. The governor also discussed the politics surrounding AI and data centers, including a one-year moratorium on data center construction and her criteria for future development. AI

IMPACT New York's policy decisions on AI and data centers could influence broader regulatory trends in the US.

RANK_REASON Interview with a political figure discussing tech policy and AI.

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NY Governor Kathy Hochul Tackles AI, Online Safety, and Data Centers

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  1. The Verge — AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Nilay Patel ·

    New York Governor Kathy Hochul thinks AI should be ‘less evil’

    Today, I’m talking with New York Governor Kathy Hochul, and I’ll just warn you — this episode moves really fast. It’s an election year, after all, with a shocking amount of tech policy at stake, and Governor Hochul has taken strong positions on almost every major tech issue there…

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