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West Texas Becomes AI Powerhouse Amid Controversy

10/20/2025

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  • West Texas is emerging as a hub for AI technology and data center development due to its abundant energy resources and favorable business environment.
  • OpenAI and Google are investing heavily in the region to expand AI capacity, and Oracle's $500 billion Stargate initiative is expected to generate significant energy capacity.
  • New Mexico faces criticism over a $165 billion AI data center project's lack of transparency in its approval process.