Data Centers: The Great Flip Flop In recent months, American politicians from both parties have undergone a striking reversal in their stance on data centers.
Once hailed as harbingers of technological progress and economic growth, these massive infrastructure projects are now being portrayed as villains rather than heroes.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott's sudden change of heart is a prime example. He recently imposed a statewide moratorium on new data center construction pending an audit of their impact on the power grid.