NY Governor Hochul on AI, teen social media rules, ghost guns, and data centers

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul discussed a wide range of tech policy issues in a recent interview with The Verge's Decoder podcast. She voiced support for a multi-state settlement with Meta that places specific restrictions on how teenagers can use platforms like Instagram, though critics note the deal's age verification requirements could effectively end online anonymity for all users. Hochul also defended her state's ban on 3D-printed gun parts, even as activist Cody Wilson claims to have found technical workarounds he calls 'Hochulization.' The governor addressed a one-year moratorium on data center construction she signed in July 2025, saying she is evaluating conditions that would make future projects viable. She also touched on AI regulation, surveillance technology including Flock cameras, and the structure of her state government leadership team.

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