Texas has ordered a statewide audit of AI data center projects, according to Data Center Knowledge. The audit targets the scale and pace of development across the state, which hosts a significant share of US hyperscaler and AI compute buildouts. No timeline for completion or specific agencies leading the review were immediately detailed in available reporting.
A statewide audit in Texas, one of the largest markets for data center construction in the US, could delay or reshape dozens of active projects. The outcome may set a precedent for how other states approach oversight of rapid AI infrastructure expansion.
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