Bloomberg Talks New York Governor Kathy Hochul Talks NYC Mayoral Race
Sep 10, 2025
New York Governor Kathy Hochul joins the discussion, bringing her expertise in harnessing AI for the state's growth. She dives into the complexities of energy sourcing, critiquing President Trump's stance on offshore wind power. Hochul emphasizes her commitment to innovation and economic growth, focusing on attracting tech talent through strategic policies. She also addresses U.S. immigration's impact on NYC's tech landscape and the potential of casinos to boost tourism and revenue. Hochul's insights reveal a dynamic vision for New York's future.
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Actively Diversify The AI Workforce
- Diversify the AI workforce by intentionally recruiting women and people of color into research and technical roles.
- Build task forces and partnerships (e.g., CEOs of IBM and Girls Who Code) to create pipelines and oversight.
All-Of-The-Above Energy Strategy
- Hochul adopts an 'all-of-the-above' energy strategy to meet AI's sustainability, reliability, and affordability needs.
- She emphasizes nuclear and hydro as key components along with renewables and natural gas.
Lobbying To Save Offshore Wind Jobs
- Hochul personally lobbied President Trump to lift a stop-work order that had cost jobs and stalled an offshore wind project.
- She argued the shutdown hurt Long Island workers and blocked clean energy for hundreds of thousands of homes.