Infrastructure Siting

Infrastructure siting refers to the process of selecting and evaluating locations for deploying AI systems, data centers, and computational resources, considering factors like physical security, environmental impact, and regulatory jurisdiction. For AI governance, siting decisions are critical because they affect data residency requirements, compliance obligations in different regions, disaster recovery capabilities, and exposure to supply chain vulnerabilities. Enterprises must align infrastructure placement with sector-specific regulations, geopolitical considerations, and organizational risk tolerance to ensure operational resilience and regulatory compliance.

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EnforcementUS2026-07-22

New York's One-Year Data Center Moratorium Freezes AI Infrastructure Plans and Triggers Procurement and Siting Compliance Reviews

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced a one-year moratorium on construction of data centers consuming 50 megawatts or more of power, making New York the first US state to impose such a restriction. The moratorium is paired with a directive to develop a Generic Environmental Impact Statement to set consistent development standards and a plan to repeal sales tax exemptions previously used to attract data center investment. Projects already in New York's grid queue face immediate suspension pending the outcome of the new regulatory process.

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