Texas Tribune: Abbott recommends sweeping data center regulation, including eliminating sales tax exemption. “Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday released sweeping regu
A new online tracker called AI Money Watch is monitoring political donations from the AI industry, specifically focusing on the Leading the Future (LTF) super PAC. This PAC has raised $125 million to support candidates favorable to AI and oppose those critical of the industry. In parallel, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has proposed significant data center regulations, including the removal of sales tax exemptions, in response to the rapid growth of AI development and its associated power consumption in the state. AI
IMPACT AI industry funding and infrastructure development are facing increased scrutiny and regulatory oversight.