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AI Expansion Faces Infrastructure and Legal Hurdles
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- →AI infrastructure requires significant electricity, impacting land use and environment.
- →Legal frameworks are evolving to ensure human accountability in AI development.
- →The intersection of AI growth and physical infrastructure presents new regulatory challenges.
The growth of AI infrastructure in Texas is colliding with the state's physical and legal landscapes. As data centers expand, the need for large-scale electricity transmission becomes critical, raising concerns over land use and environmental impact. In Missouri, a legislative proposal aims to ensure human accountability in AI development, challenging the idea of AI systems as independent actors. These developments highlight the complex challenges of scaling AI, from infrastructure demands to legal responsibilities.
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