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Texas Pauses New Data-Center Grid Approvals: Who Pays for AI?
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has paused affected new data-center projects in the state's main grid-connection process while officials audit power demand, water use, public incentives, community impact, and ownership. The move is not a statewide ban, but it marks a sharp political reversal—and shows how AI's physical footprint is becoming a local issue. In this episode of Tech Unfiltered with Dr. Mike: • Why roughly 200 gigawatts in a planning queue is not the same as actual demand • What Texas is auditing before projects can advance • Which standards apply now and which 2027 rules are only…
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