Data-centre giants are facing a significant backlash as two major US states, New York and Texas, join a growing list of jurisdictions imposing strict regulations on the industry. The latest development comes as a major data-centre company has been banned from operating in a major market, with over 500 of its facilities slated for shutdown. The move is part of a wider push to curb the environmental impact of the data-centre industry, which has been criticized for its massive energy consumption and carbon emissions. As the tech world grapples with the consequences of its own growth, the data-centre industry is facing increased scrutiny and calls for greater accountability.
Data-centre bans top 500 as New York and Texas join the pushback The Next Web
