Rep. Michael Lawler’s campaign is attacking challenger Cait Conley over her work with AI companies and support for data centers, while Conley argues that responsible regulation can protect residents from higher utility costs. The article describes growing political opposition to data centers across party lines in New York.
New Jersey representative mentioned in a financial-report item concerning his purchases of stocks in data center companies.
ALSO MENTIONED Alvin Bragg, Manhattan district attorney mentioned in a roundup item about prosecutors seizing domains used for AI-generated pornography.; Bruce Blakeman, Nassau County executive and candidate for governor who says he would rescind the moratorium and work with technology companies.; Joseph DiVincenzo, Essex County executive mentioned in a reported public dispute with Newark Mayor Ras Baraka.; Kathy Hochul, New York governor who signed a temporary moratorium on large data center development and supports further restrictions.; Kristen Gonzalez, New York state senator who met with residents opposing data center developments and supports the governor’s moratorium.; Ras Baraka, Newark mayor mentioned in a reported public dispute with Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo.; Steve Bannon, Political figure cited as calling for more AI regulation at a conference.; Zohran Mamdani, New York City mayor mentioned in the newsletter’s roundup of city news.
New Jersey representative mentioned in a financial-report item concerning his purchases of stocks in data center companies.
ALSO MENTIONED Alvin Bragg, Manhattan district attorney mentioned in a roundup item about prosecutors seizing domains used for AI-generated pornography.; Bruce Blakeman, Nassau County executive and candidate for governor who says he would rescind the moratorium and work with technology companies.; Joseph DiVincenzo, Essex County executive mentioned in a reported public dispute with Newark Mayor Ras Baraka.; Kathy Hochul, New York governor who signed a temporary moratorium on large data center development and supports further restrictions.; Kristen Gonzalez, New York state senator who met with residents opposing data center developments and supports the governor’s moratorium.; Ras Baraka, Newark mayor mentioned in a reported public dispute with Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo.; Steve Bannon, Political figure cited as calling for more AI regulation at a conference.; Zohran Mamdani, New York City mayor mentioned in the newsletter’s roundup of city news.
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