Charlotte leaders pass 150-day moratorium on data centers (opens original article in a new tab)

Charlotte City Council passed a 150-day moratorium on data centers to assess their impact, while existing projects remain unaffected. Some council members support the pause to establish safety standards, while industry groups warn of potential delays in AI-related projects.

• Charlotte City Council approved a 150-day moratorium on data centers.
• Existing data centers under construction are not affected by the moratorium.
• Tech industry concerns about potential delays in AI projects due to the moratorium.
• Councilwoman Victoria Watlington supports the pause to gather evidence but opposes halting already permitted projects.