The legislative body of New York State is poised to deliberate on two pivotal bills concerning artificial intelligence. The 'New York News Essential Artificial Intelligence Requirements Act' mandates that news content produced with the aid of generative AI should carry a disclaimer. It also requires such content to be subject to human review prior to publication. Moreover, news organizations are obligated to transparently inform their employees about the use of AI, while guaranteeing that AI does not gain access to sensitive information. Another bill, S9144, suggests putting a halt to the approval of permits for new data centers for a minimum of three years. This proposal is driven by escalating energy costs, a surge in electricity demand, and the fact that New York State already boasts over 130 data centers, a situation that has contributed to rising electricity prices in various regions.