Microsoft, Chevron to build $7B AI data center in Texas

Microsoft and Chevron's partnership on a $7 billion（約1.1兆円） self-powered AI data center represents a significant infrastructure investment in Texas. The self-powered design appears intended to address one of the key concerns raised by Perryman—strain on local electricity supply—by reducing reliance on the existing grid. However, Perryman acknowledges that concerns about transmission capacity and broader electricity infrastructure remain justified, even as he indicates that stakeholders are working to mitigate these risks. The fact that other companies are envisioning similar projects suggests this may be part of a broader trend in AI infrastructure development, though the body does not specify which companies or their timelines.