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Stargate AI Plant Ignites Community Outcry | Tech News
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In Texas, a massive AI data center called Stargate—paired with its own gas plant—is quietly reshaping neighborhoods, emitting pollutants while bypassing major environmental reviews through minor permits. Residents like Omaira Garcia, who moved for peace, now face health fears and industrial noise, despite the company’s claims of economic benefits. As Stargate gears up for a colossal expansion that could power a million homes, critics warn this phased permitting strategy is a regulatory loophole. With the state’s environmental agency stretched thin, communities are left with little recourse as AI’s energy demands collide with local well-being.
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