Texas lawmakers are considering a bill that proponents say will strengthen the state’s power grid, but critics argue will undermine the state and country’s ability to compete on AI.
SB 6 is one of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s legislative priorities for the year. The bill would place additional rules on “large load customers,” or facilities that use 75 megawatts of power or more. Republicans who support the bill say it is necessary to reduce strain on the state’s power grid, which, unlike other states, is contained and operates independently of the U.S. national grid.
If the legislation is enacted, the additional rules could undermine the vision laid out by President Donald Trump for American dominance in AI, critics say. The president recently announced the Stargate Project to kickstart the U.S. effort to lead internationally in AI development.
Stargate is a $500 billion joint venture by top AI and tech companies and the Trump administration. Texas is the first state to receive investment from the project with 10 data centers already under construction in the city of Abilene.
The Trump administration is cutting federal red tape to boost economic growth and accelerate the project. On Thursday, the White House announced that the administration has saved Americans $180 billion worth of regulations since Trump took office. […]
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