Tag: data
Gov. Abbott orders audit of Texas data center projects amid growing backlash
In a significant move to enhance the reliability and resilience of the Texas power grid, state regulators have mandated that all new data center...
Small plots of land fuel big suspicions among Lubbock residents, who fear it’s for a data center
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Trump expands a voluntary pledge to protect consumers from high utility bills from AI data centers
WASHINGTON – On Thursday, President Donald Trump will convene governors and electricity companies to participate in a voluntary pledge aimed at protecting U.S. consumers...
Data centers emerge as flashpoint in Texas governor’s race
As the sun sets over the sprawling plains of Texas, the glow of artificial intelligence (AI) data centers is becoming increasingly prominent. While these...
US civil rights agency moves to end demographic data collection after 60 years
NEW YORK – The landscape of executive-level positions in top U.S. companies raises significant questions regarding gender and racial representation. How many women occupy...
New York to impose the country’s first statewide moratorium on data centers
NEW YORK – New York is taking a significant step to address the environmental impact of technology. Governor Kathy Hochul is expected to sign...