New Rules for AI Centers in Texas and New Jersey
德州與紐澤西州對 AI 中心制定新規定
Introduction
Texas and New Jersey are making new rules for AI data centers. They want to protect water and electricity.
德州與紐澤西州正在為 AI 數據中心制定新規定，旨在保護水資源與電力。
Main Body
Texas is changing its plan. Governor Greg Abbott says no more AI centers in small towns. He wants the companies to pay for their own power lines. He also wants to stop giving them free tax money.
德州正在改變其計劃。州長 Greg Abbott 表示不再允許在小鎮建立 AI 中心。他要求公司自行支付電線鋪設費用，且希望停止提供免稅金優惠。
New Jersey is also making changes. The state stopped $250 million in tax gifts. Now, big AI companies must pay more for power. They must also tell the public how much water they use every six months.
紐澤西州也正在做出改變。該州停止了 2.5 億美元的稅務補貼。現在，大型 AI 公司必須支付更高的電力費用，且每六個月必須向大眾公布其用水量。
Some experts are worried. They say these rules are hard to do. They also worry that AI centers take away farm land. These centers do not give many jobs to local people.
一些專家對此感到擔憂。他們認為這些規定難以執行，並擔心 AI 中心會占用農地，且這些中心並未提供許多本地就業機會。
Conclusion
Texas and New Jersey do not want to give free money to AI companies. They want to save resources.
德州與紐澤西州不希望再向 AI 公司提供免費資金，因為他們希望節約資源。
Vocabulary Learning
💡 The 'Who Does What' Pattern
In this text, we see how to describe a person or a place taking action. This is the heart of A2 English.
The Simple Pattern:
Person/Place → Action → Thing
Examples from the text:
- Texas is changing its plan.
- New Jersey stopped tax gifts.
- Experts say these rules are hard.
🗝️ Useful Words for Beginners
| Word | Meaning in Simple English |
|---|---|
| Protect | To keep something safe |
| Resources | Things we use (like water/power) |
| Public | All the people |
| Local | In the nearby area |
⚠️ Watch Out!
Notice how the text uses "want to" to show a goal:
- "They want to protect water."
- "They do not want to give free money."
Tip: Use Want to + Action to talk about your own goals!