Texas wants to suspend the construction of new data centers due to the load on the power grids and water supply. Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa intends to introduce a moratorium on new projects until laws are passed to protect the interests of local residents, writes Reuters. Texas has become one of the biggest hubs for AI infrastructure development thanks to affordable electricity and cheap land. But the construction of data centers causes growing dissatisfaction due to the huge consumption of water and electricity. Hinojosa believes residents should be involved in decisions about the location of such facilities. New restrictions may affect Microsoft, Google and Meta projects.

Texas wants to suspend the construction of new data centers due to the load on the power grids and water supply. Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa intends to introduce a moratorium on new projects until laws are passed to protect the interests of local residents, writes Reuters. Texas has become one of the biggest hubs for AI infrastructure development thanks to affordable electricity and cheap land. But the construction of data centers causes growing dissatisfaction due to the huge consumption of water and electricity. Hinojosa believes residents should be involved in decisions about the location of such facilities. New restrictions may affect Microsoft, Google and Meta projects.