Elon Musk's Terafab chip factory has rural Texans demanding a say in the AI buildout

Grimes County residents turn out for a community meeting in early July to discuss Elon Musk's Terafab project. Courtesy/Marie Egyed Residents of Grimes County, Texas are asking for more local oversight of AI infrastructure projects. SpaceX is building a 100-million-square-foot semiconductor factory in the rural area. Their demands include commitments for local hiring and pollution controls. Residents of a rural Texas county say they want more control over the gigantic AI infrastructure…