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"China Is The ENEMY" - Ken Paxton DEFENDS Texas' AI Data Center EXPLOSION

Podcast: Valuetainment
Published: May 15, 2026
Duration seconds: 356
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Summary

AI data centers are rapidly expanding across Texas, sparking both excitement over economic growth and concerns from local communities about noise, power demand, and infrastructure strain. Ken Paxton weighs in on the controversial boom, framing it as a balancing act between staying competitive in the global AI race and protecting residents’ quality of life.