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Texas Pauses Data Centers for Grid Safety | Texas News
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has temporarily halted new data center approvals to safeguard the state’s power grid and water supply amid surging demand from AI and tech growth. Former President Trump criticized the move, calling it a mistake and praising data centers for their economic value—comparing them to oil. Abbott’s team countered that the pause is about protecting Texans’ quality of life and ensuring sustainable development, not stifling progress. Encouragingly, major tech firms have already pledged to generate their own power and recycle water, easing concerns. This showdown underscores…
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