Tag: data
Texas lawmakers discuss data centers, transmission lines in marathon hearing
The House State Affairs Committee in Texas recently addressed two significant issues that have been igniting passionate discussions among residents: data centers and transmission...
Students share mixed reactions as UTSA’s fall semester delayed amid attempted data security breach
SAN ANTONIO – University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) students are experiencing mixed reactions following an attempted cybersecurity incident that prompted university leaders...
Meta, Open AI commit to Texas data center rules as Gov. Abbott orders strict power, water audits
In recent months, North Texas has witnessed a significant backlash against the expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. As the demand for AI...
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...