Texas AG Ken Paxton Proposes 'Texas First' Datacenter Plan Amidst AI Concerns

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has introduced a new initiative, dubbed the "Texas first" datacenter plan, aimed at addressing what he describes as the "negative impact" of data centers. This move comes as data centers face increasing scrutiny and backlash across the political spectrum.

Paxton, who is also a Republican candidate for the US Senate, announced the plan via the social media platform X. The announcement included a graphic that X itself flagged as "Made with AI," highlighting the growing intersection of artificial intelligence and political discourse surrounding technological infrastructure.