Governor Abbott: Data Centers 'Dug Their Own Grave'

Sunday on ABC’s “This Week,” Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) said AI data centers have “dug their own grave” by not working in collaboration with local governments. Abbott said, “What we’ve been focused on is responding to concerns that have been raised

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott delivered one of the starkest warnings yet from a Republican executive to the AI industry, telling ABC's Jonathan Karl that data center companies "dug their own grave" and deserve the backlash they're facing after failing to win community support. Why it matters: Abbott is the latest governor to

Abbott recently announced his state would halt approvals for proposed data centers while regulators conduct a comprehensive audit.

Pennsylvania's Governor Josh Shapiro has implemented updated guidelines for data center development. Companies are now required to obtain local approvals and adhere to defined developmental standards. These projects have been taken out of the state's expedited permitting process, enabling local communities to have a si