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Texas audits data centers as VA reports AI boosts veteran services efficiency
Texas is initiating an audit of approximately 250 to 300 projects, primarily data centers, following an order from Governor Greg Abbott. Concurrently, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has reported that its AI too…
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Disney Plus tests AI search, Texas Tribune guides data center info access
Disney Plus is piloting an AI-driven search feature that allows users to find content through natural language queries, voice commands, or suggested prompts. This tool aims to generate personalized rows of recommended s…
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California proposes $5,000 fines for undisclosed political influencer posts
California is considering new legislation to fine influencers up to $5,000 per violation if they fail to disclose payments received for political posts. This move aims to increase transparency in political advertising, …
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Texas halts 1,800 data center approvals over power grid strain
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced a moratorium on new data center approvals, citing concerns about the strain these facilities place on the state's power grid. The Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Elect…
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Texas halts new data centers amid grid strain, signaling AI infrastructure shift · 4 sources tracked
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced a halt on new data center projects, requiring audits by state regulatory bodies due to overwhelming demand on the power grid. This move comes as the number of proposed data cente…
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Texas data center tax breaks under scrutiny as Anthropic clarifies chat indexing
Texas is facing a growing gap between its estimated revenue loss from data center tax exemptions and actual audits, according to The Texas Tribune. The state's comptroller's office has informed lawmakers that there is i…
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East Texas data center project canceled amid community backlash
A proposed data center project in East Texas has been canceled due to significant community opposition. Diode Ventures, based in Kansas, had planned to construct the facility in Henderson County, near the Cedar Creek Re…
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Texas Senate Candidate Demands Stricter Data Center Rules
James Talarico, a Democratic U.S. Senate nominee, is advocating for stricter regulations on data center development in Texas. He argues that the rapid expansion of AI-driven data centers, previously welcomed by Republic…
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott seeks ban on rural data center development
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has called for a halt to new data center development in rural areas of the state. This move signals a potential pushback against the rapid expansion of data centers, particularly those associa…
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AI industry's dark money tracked; Texas eyes data center regulation
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 …
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Texas data centers face scrutiny in new public zine
The HTX Coalition has released a new zine titled "TX Data Centers: A Zine," available online as of May 24, 2026. This publication aims to inform the public about the significant impact of data centers in Texas. It cover…
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AI tackles oil industry's toxic wastewater challenge in Permian Basin
The Texas Tribune reports that artificial intelligence is being employed to manage the vast quantities of toxic wastewater produced by oil extraction in the Permian Basin. This wastewater, a byproduct of fossil fuel ext…
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Student maps global data center policies amid growing public backlash
A new interactive map created by University of Washington student Isabelle Reksopuro aims to shed light on the growing controversy surrounding data centers. The map tracks data center policies globally, providing a tran…
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Texas data center tax breaks to cost state $3.2 billion in revenue
Texas is projected to forgo $3.2 billion in sales tax revenue over the next two years due to a tax exemption for its rapidly expanding data center sector. This exemption, which provides over $1 billion annually in tax b…