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Texas halts data center connections to power grid amid overwhelming demand

Ars Technica • Tue, 04 Aug 2026

Governor who touted Texas as AI “epicenter” pauses data center grid connections.

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Governor who touted Texas as AI “epicenter” pauses data center grid connections.

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