Texas Could Blow Its Shot at Leading the AI Revolution

Texas is built for growth: It’s got land, talent, and a deep-seated cultural bias toward building over banning. For this reason, companies like Tesla, Meta, and Nvidia are pouring billions into the state. The state was perfectly positioned to lead America’s artificial intelligence (AI) revolution—until lawmakers nearly sent these companies fleeing to other states.

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Devin McCormick

Devin McCormick is the Technology and Innovation Policy Analyst at Libertas Institute, where he applies his diverse experience spanning tech sector equity trading and advanced AI/ML solutions. Before joining Libertas as a policy analyst, Devin developed strategic technologies at the State Department and interned at the Libertas Institute during the 2024 legislative session. A graduate of the School of Global Policy and Strategy (GPS) at UC San Diego, Devin holds a master’s degree that complements his bachelor’s in International Affairs from Florida State University. His academic and professional journey is further distinguished by his service as an Officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve. Driven by a commitment to integrate technology with sound policy, Devin joined Libertas to advocate for policies that harness technological innovations for societal benefit. Outside of his policy work, Devin enjoys staying active and exploring the great outdoors.

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