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Kathy Hochul pushes Utica chip plant despite AI ban
NY governor seeks to announce SK Hynix chip factory in Utica amid AI data center ban.
In brief
NY governor seeks to announce SK Hynix chip factory in Utica amid AI data center ban. New York governor Kathy Hochul is pushing to announce a SK Hynix chip plant in Utica, NY despite her statewide ban on AI data centers. Originally reported by New York Post.
Gov. Hochul pushes chip plant
Gov. Kathy Hochul is pushing to announce a China-linked computer chip factory near Utica, NY despite her recent statewide ban on AI data centers.
Advanced talks with Solidigm
Sources close to Hochul say the governor is in 'advanced talks' with Solidigm, the US arm of South Korean chip giant SK Hynix, for a semiconductor manufacturing facility near Utica.
Albany insiders' view
Albany insiders describe any prospective announcement as 'a cynical ploy' for an election-time 'photo-op' as Hochul faces a close Nov. 3 election against Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman.
AI data center ban
In July, Hochul announced the 'first statewide moratorium' on AI data centers, effectively barring construction for up to one year while state lawmakers develop regulations.
Trump's reaction
President Trump blasted the AI data center ban as a 'terrible decision' and warned foreign chipmakers could face tariffs of up to 100% if they refuse to open American plants.
Federal roadblock
SK Hynix has tied building the new US factory to Washington’s approval of export of restricted American chipmaking equipment to its Dalian facility, Reuters reported.
State tax incentives
Hochul’s team is offering rich state tax breaks through the Green CHIPS program to seal the deal with SK Hynix for a new chip plant in Utica.
The main idea
New York governor Kathy Hochul is pushing to announce a SK Hynix chip plant in Utica, NY despite her statewide ban on AI data centers.
