AI's massive appetite for power, water ignites fight in high-stakes Texas Senate race

A political fight is emerging in Texas over data centers due to concerns about skyrocketing power and water costs associated with AI technology. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton released a four-point plan addressing data center expansion while running against state Sen. James Talarico, who has used the issue as a political point of attack. The conflict highlights differing views on whether big tech money should influence political action.