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New York City will impose a one-year moratorium on generative AI tools for students from pre-school through eighth grade during the 2026-27 school year, affecting roughly 600,000 public-school children. The ban removes all student-facing AI and chatbots, while high schools may run limited pilot programs and teachers may use AI for lesson planning or administrative tasks only if safety standards are met.
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New York has filed a lawsuit accusing Kalshi of operating an illegal gambling operation in violation of state gambling laws. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission responded by filing an emergency motion to halt the state’s enforcement action, describing the lawsuit as an overreach of regulatory authority.
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New York has become the first U.S. state to enact a moratorium on data-center construction, blocking permits for hyperscale facilities that would exceed 50 MW for up to one year. Governor Kathy Hochul signed the measure, making the state the first to impose a statewide pause on new data-center projects.
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Valve is contesting a New York lawsuit that alleges its loot boxes constitute gambling, asserting that the boxes are merely a form of entertainment. The company says it will vigorously fight the legal action and has likened its loot-box system to the Labubus model in its defense.
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New York’s attorney general has filed a lawsuit against Valve, alleging that loot boxes in its games—including Counter-Strike 2 and Dota 2—constitute illegal gambling that can hook children on gambling habits. The complaint says the boxes let users obtain rare virtual items that can be sold for real-world money, violating state gambling laws.
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul withdrew the proposal that would have permitted commercial robotaxi services outside the city, halting the planned expansion. The decision removes a potential market for Waymo and other robotaxi firms, leaving the future of such services in the state uncertain.
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New York lawmakers have introduced a bill that would impose a three-year moratorium on new data-center development. The proposal joins several other states that are considering similar pauses, citing concerns over climate impact and rising energy costs. The measure could affect the state’s future tech-infrastructure growth.
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