Texas called itself the “epicenter of AI.” Now it won’t plug in a data centre until it’s audited
THE SO WHAT
Texas pausing new data-centre grid connections for audits is the clearest sign yet that power, not land or capital, is the gating factor for AI buildout. If you’re planning large deployments, treat grid access and regulatory review as critical-path items — and diversify siting beyond any single “friendly” state.
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