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data centers

  • Environment & Natural Resources
    CPS Energy answers your questions
    David Martin Davies
    How is CPS Energy getting ready to respond to the energy needs of the community moving into the future? Massive data centers are moving into the area. Household affordability for energy remains an issue. Tapping into green renewable power is yet another concern. And getting ready for the worst weather of the winter remains a worry. We’re joined by CPS President & CEO, Rudy Garza.
  • President Donald Trump with (Left ot Right) SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son, Oracle founder Larry Ellison and OpenAI chief Sam Altman for the announcement of Project Stargate.
    Government / Politics
    Big tech's big spending in politics
    David Martin Davies
    Humanity has never seen anything like artificial intelligence. This new transformation technology is already changing the economy, And as Big Tech pushes for Super AI there are many calling for government oversight, regulation and protections for workers and the environment. But Big Tech is also spending big on politics to lobby so that its growth will remain unchecked.
  • The data center on the third floor of San Pedro I, seen through a wall of glass. White servers are stacked in white metal cages.
    Environment & Natural Resources
    San Antonio weighs new rules as data centers surge
    David Martin Davies
    Like many parts of Texas, San Antonio is seeing a surge in the number of data centers being built in the area. These are computer warehouses used for servers, crypto mining and AI. They require a lot of electric power and water to operate. District 6 council member Ric Galvan is calling for checking in on the exponential growth of data centers in the region.