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Texas Energy Boom Fuels Massive AI Datacenter Expansion

Texas is emerging as a global hub for AI datacenter development, with Meta, Poolside, and other tech giants investing billions in massive computing facilities. These projects are strategically located near energy resources, particularly natural gas fields, to power the enormous electricity demands of artificial intelligence infrastructure.

Texas Emerges as AI Datacenter Epicenter

The Lone Star State is rapidly transforming into a global hub for artificial intelligence infrastructure, with multiple technology companies establishing massive computing facilities to capitalize on the region’s abundant energy resources. According to reports, companies are investing billions in datacenter projects across Texas, drawn by the availability of affordable power necessary to support the enormous electricity demands of AI systems.

EnergyEnergy Policy

Trump Administration Backs Texas Firm’s Offshore Drilling Expansion After Major California Oil Spill

The Trump administration is supporting a Texas-based fossil fuel company’s plan to resume offshore drilling operations through the same pipeline system that caused California’s worst coastal oil spill in decades. The 2015 disaster released over 140,000 gallons of crude, devastating marine life and local fisheries along 150 miles of coastline.

California’s Coastal Disaster

When a corroded pipeline burst in 2015, it triggered California’s worst oil spill in decades, according to reports. The incident released more than 140,000 gallons (3,300 barrels) of crude oil along the Southern California coastline, creating an environmental catastrophe that stretched 150 miles from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles.

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Apple Faces New App Store Age Verification Laws in Texas and California

Apple is adapting its App Store policies to comply with new age verification laws in Texas and California. The company’s privacy-respecting approach avoids photo ID requirements while ensuring minor protection. State-specific regulations highlight the need for federal standards.

Apple is navigating App Store age verification requirements as new state laws in Texas and California mandate stricter age confirmation processes for digital platforms. The tech giant has developed a privacy-conscious approach that avoids photo ID collection while ensuring compliance with evolving state regulations affecting millions of users.

Texas Age Verification Law Implementation