Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says data centers deserve the backlash they're getting: 'They basically dug their own grave'

Gov. Greg Abbott introduced new standards around data centers in Texas after community backlash. Brandon Bell/Getty Images Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said the backlash data centers are getting from Americans is deserved. Abbott, who earlier supported data center development in the state, has since changed his tune. Politicians are navigating the data center debate ahead of the November midterm elections. The AI industry is reaping what it sows, as far as Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is…