Professor Matthew Lease, who has taught at the School of Information (iSchool) since 2009, has been recognized with two “Test of Time” awards. These awards recognize the enduring impact of research

AUSTIN, Texas — After designating 2024 the “Year of AI,” The University of Texas at Austin had a record-breaking year in its efforts related to

AUSTIN, Texas — The Donald D. Harrington Faculty Fellows Program, The University of Texas at Austin’s premier faculty fellowship, is launching a new

AI takes a huge amount of energy to run and could make it harder to fight climate change. On the other hand, AI could help make our energy systems more sustainable, efficient and safer. Three experts ...

The Department of Information Resources said it has stood up an AI division, published an AI code of ethics and a public‑sector sandbox, and is working with agencies on pilot projects and training; members pressed DIR on measuring efficiency gains and procurement timelines.

Texas Data Center Boom Positions NRG Energy for Growth The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure in Texas is driving unprecedented demand for power, and Houston-based NRG Energy (NRG) is strategically positioned to capitalize on this surge. The state has emerged as a leading hub for AI development, attracting significant investment and triggering a need

Texas faces significant challenges related to its electricity grid, water resources, and local governance as it emerges as a hub for artificial intelligence. Data center power requests now exceed previous infrastructure capabilities. An analysis by The Texas Tribune reveals the existence of 248 planned data center projects in addition to 335 existing facilities within Texas.

As the state seeks to put guardrails around the fast-growing technology, some critics say the bill doesn’t go far enough to protect citizens while industry worries about stifling innovation.

The massive Stargate Texas data center, an Oracle and OpenAI project, just hit a major roadblock. Oracle and OpenAI are abandoning expansion plans for their Abilene facility due to financing challenges and shifting demand. But there's a huge twist Meta Platforms is reportedly in talks to lease the very same site, with Nvidia's assistance! This video breaks down the intricate dance of partnerships, billions needed, and the inherent volatility in the booming AI infrastructure sector. Discover the real hurdles in securing funds and adapting to new AI needs. The Texas AI landscape is constantly changing – stay tuned for more! (Date March 7, 2026) Tools used for generation Text Gemini Narator Azure TTS Clips Pexel Rendering Remotion

Texas Department of Information Resources representatives told LTAC that state AI training requirements enacted by the legislature are being implemented, DIR adopted AI rules and will publish them soon, and the agency is building AI sandboxes for state agencies and higher-education institutions.

Council members volunteered to serve on an ad hoc committee to help develop criteria for AI systems to participate in the states regulatory sandbox; staff said the Department of Information Resources (DIR) has not yet finalized the statewide sandbox framework and recommended awaiting DIR guidance before drafting agency rules.

A new tool helps balance accuracy with fairness toward all groups in social media

Conference on disinformation, emerging technologies, and extremism on social media at The University of Texas at Austin, March 18-20, 2024 #TexasAI