Texas has long been celebrated as a beacon of business-friendly policies. However, a proposed AI law makes a major left turn.

About 875 acres in Abilene, or roughly the size of New York’s Central Park, have been set aside to construct data centers, according to city documents seen

Stargate — the joint venture between OpenAI, Softbank and Oracle — is starting its AI infrastructure plans with 10 data centers in Texas.

Stargate's first data center campus, located in Abilene, will be about 875 acres, but only says it will create at least 57 jobs.

Millie CEO and founder Anu Sharma said that, while inherently political, AI tools such as an abortion training model developed in Texas can save lives.

State legislators nationwide have proposed or passed a flurry of laws to regulate AI, with new ideas continuing to emerge as most state

The rise of artificial intelligence, the digitization of the economy and everyday life’s growing computing needs have turbocharged the expansion of data centers, driving up a surge in electricity demand in Texas and across the country.

Masayoshi Son of SoftBank, Sam Altman of OpenAI and Larry Ellison of Oracle joined Trump for the $500 billion announcement.

President Donald Trump announced the $500 billion Stargate Project in Texas to advance AI research, starting with a data center in Abilene.

By taking these proactive measures, employers can not only prepare for the potential implementation of HB 1709 but also strengthen their commitment to ethical and transparent AI practices.

Two juveniles are in custody after a security guard was fatally shot late Friday at a CVS Pharmacy in downtown Dallas, according to police. "Their names will not be released due to their age," Dallas police said Saturday in a news release.