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America's elected officials have a different tune when it comes to data centers.

Amid intense public pushback, elected officials and those running for office this November have moved to rein in support for data centers or enact pauses on their development entirely.

Some, like Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, represent states that are already home to massive hyperscale projects. Others, like Rep. Byron Donalds of Florida, the GOP's gubernatorial nominee, may lead states that are sorting through such proposals.

A few told us that they haven't changed their minds at all, rejecting the suggestion that they've evolved on the topic. Then there are those like Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, who are open about how getting an earful has changed their outlook.

What is clear is that AI has noticeably changed how elected officials talk about data centers, projects that many statewide officials once clamored to bring home.

In July, Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, made New York the first state to impose a one-year moratorium on what she called "hyperscale AI data centers."

The details: Her executive order states that the temporary ban applies to data centers that need 50 megawatts or more to operate. Additionally, Hochul separately ordered that data centers either pay for their own power generation or pay more for the energy they need.

Past views: In May, Hochul questioned the need for a more stringent moratorium, which was being considered by the state legislature.