70% chance of statewide data center moratorium by year-end
Polymarket · x · 2026-08-20
Polymarket indicates a 70% probability that a U.S. state will enact a statewide data center moratorium by year-end. Rising energy demands from AI expansion have sparked pushback, with New York's recent executive order as a catalyst. Reports also mention developers offering Virginia homeowners up to $4 million for land.
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