NewzTexas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered a freeze on environmental permits for artificial intelligence data centers as part of an expanding state power audit. The directive aims to ensure that the rapidly growing sector does not compromise local resources.
Emphasizing that residents must be prioritized, Abbott stated that data centers are required to cover their own costs, safeguard the state's power grid and water supplies, and fully comply with the ongoing state audits before moving forward.
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