AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAI Infrastructure: University of Texas researchers modeled Permian oilfield wastewater as a cooling source for AI data centers, as Texas weighs the strain these facilities place on water and power. Lubbock has paused new data-center projects pending a state audit, while candidates and residents press for tighter controls. Semiconductors: Samsung announced $22.8 million in Texas investments for workforce and community programs. TSMC is exploring a Texas expansion, and Taiwan plans a $4 billion supplier hub to support U.S. chip manufacturing. Space & Community: A look at SpaceX’s Boca Chica base finds new development and jobs, but also concerns about who benefits and the effects on wetlands and wildlife as launch ambitions grow. Cybersecurity: The FBI disrupted a North Korean corporate espionage operation in North Texas, part of a broader effort targeting schemes that used stolen U.S. identities and laptop farms to generate revenue. Autonomous Transport: Waabi and Warrior Logistics have begun customer operations with autonomous trucks in Texas, putting the state on the road-testing map for driverless freight.
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