Talarico says data centers shouldn’t be ‘running over’ Texas communities and local governments

State representative Talarico argues that data centers should not negatively impact Texas communities and local governments as the issue gains prominence ahead of the midterm election.
Over the past year, artificial intelligence and the data centers needed to power them have become increasingly hot-button issues, particularly as the November midterm election approaches.
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