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Amazon Texas Data Center Power Plant Could Become Nation's Worst Polluter

An Amazon-owned data center project in Pecos County, Texas, is drawing scrutiny over its plans to build a massive natural gas power plant that could become one of the country's worst polluters. The plant, known as GW Ranch, features 35 natural-gas turbines designed to generate 7.65 gigawatts

NVIDIA Brings AI Supercomputer Manufacturing to US Soil

NVIDIA is partnering with major tech manufacturers to produce AI supercomputers entirely within the United States for the first time, starting with Blackwell chip production in Arizona.

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Toyota and Aurora Begin Testing Self-Driving Sienna Vans in Texas

Toyota and Aurora Innovation are currently testing a fleet of autonomous Sienna minivans on Texas roads. The vehicles use a Level 4 self-driving system but still require a human safety driver behind the wheel.

Google Commits $40 Billion to Build Three AI Data Centers in Texas

Google plans to construct three new data centers in West Texas and the Panhandle to support advanced AI models. The massive $40 billion investment highlights Texas' growing role as a critical hub for tech infrastructure.

NVIDIA Partners with Tech Giants to Build AI Supercomputers Domestically

NVIDIA teams up with five major manufacturing partners to produce AI supercomputers entirely within the United States. The massive four-year project aims to generate hundreds of thousands of jobs and secure the domestic semiconductor supply chain.

Texas Launches Child Safety Probe Into Character.AI and Major Social Platforms

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton investigates Character.AI and 14 other tech platforms over potential violations of state child privacy and safety laws.

Tesla Tests Employee Robotaxi Service Ahead of Planned 2025 Launch

Elon Musk announces Tesla is currently testing a ride-hailing service with employees in the Bay Area, aiming for a 2025 launch in California and Texas. The test vehicles still require human safety drivers despite years of ambitious self-driving promises.

Tesla Faces Regulatory Hurdles With Unsupervised FSD and Robotaxi Plans

Tesla aims to launch unsupervised Full Self-Driving in Texas and California next year, but significant regulatory questions remain. While Texas currently offers a loose regulatory environment, the rollout of driverless vehicles faces potential red tape and safety scrutiny.

Toyota and Aurora Begin Testing Self-Driving Minivans in Texas

Toyota and Aurora Innovation kick off autonomous ride-hailing tests in the Dallas-Fort Worth area using retrofitted Sienna minivans. The fleet navigates highways and suburban streets as the industry faces pressure to turn heavy investments into commercial revenue.

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Aurora Debuts Self-Driving Toyota Siennas for Texas Robotaxi Tests

Aurora Innovation rolls out a test fleet of autonomous Toyota Siennas in the Dallas-Fort Worth area to validate its ride-hail technology. The company leverages the same core driver system used in its autonomous trucks to prove cross-market transferability.

Bitcoin Mining Recovers Fully After China's Massive Crypto Crackdown

The Bitcoin network completely recovers its computing power just five months after China banned cryptocurrency mining, proving the network's resilience against a nation-state attack.

Over 50 Companies Protest Texas Abortion Ban Citing Economic Harm

A coalition of more than 50 companies signs a letter arguing that Texas's strict abortion ban hurts business and causes massive economic losses. The corporate backlash grows as polls show a potential brain drain of college-educated workers leaving the state.