Samsung wants to float AI data centres in Texas. The state just froze the grid they need
THE SO WHAT
Floating data centers off Texas are a blunt admission that AI buildout is now constrained by land, water, and grid reliability—not just chips. If you’re planning large-scale AI infra, you need an energy and siting strategy as serious as your model roadmap.
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