AI & Data Center Transparency
Methodology, bibliography, and full disclosure about how this platform was created
Methodology & Tools
AI Tools Used
- •NotebookLM (Google): Used to upload and analyze source documents — city council transcripts, draft ordinances, and developer materials — to extract and organize key facts.
- •GPT-4 (OpenAI): Used for fact-checking drafts, generating alternative phrasings, and cross-referencing source materials.
- •Manus AI Agent: Used to build and deploy this entire web platform, including code, design, and content integration.
Primary Sources Used
All factual content is derived from publicly available documents including:
- ✓San Angelo City Council meeting transcripts and agenda packets (2024–2026)
- ✓Draft Ordinance No. 2026-04-XX — Data Center Development Standards
- ✓AEP Texas grid capacity and CIAC documentation
- ✓Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) water permit filings
- ✓Developer materials and public presentations by Skybox Datacenters
Fact-Checking Process
Every factual claim on this platform follows a five-step verification process:
- 1.Identify the specific claim and its original source document
- 2.Cross-reference with at least one independent secondary source
- 3.Flag any claim that cannot be independently verified as 'claimed' or 'unverified'
- 4.Link directly to primary source documents wherever possible
- 5.Accept community corrections via the Report Incorrect Fact form
Why Transparency Matters
This platform was built using the same type of AI infrastructure being debated in San Angelo. That creates an important feedback loop worth acknowledging:
- →AI tools run in data centers — the very infrastructure this platform discusses
- →Using AI to inform a community debate about AI infrastructure is inherently self-referential
- →Transparency about our tools helps you evaluate the information we present
- →You deserve to know how this platform was built, not just what it says
We believe the best way to earn trust is to be completely open about our process.
Bibliography & Sources
City of San Angelo Official Documents
- → City Council Meeting Minutes — February 4, 2025 (Data Center Presentation)
- → City Council Meeting Minutes — March 18, 2025 (Ordinance First Reading)
- → Draft Ordinance No. 2026-04-XX — Data Center Development Standards
- → City of San Angelo Q&A Document — Water Usage and Cooling Technology
- → San Angelo Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Packet — April 2025
Developer & Project Materials
- → Skybox Datacenters — SA1 Project Overview Brochure (2025)
- → Skybox Datacenters — Community Presentation Slides (March 2025)
- → AEP Texas — CIAC Tariff and Customer Interconnection Documentation
- → AEP Texas — San Angelo Project FAQ (City Website)
State & Regulatory Sources
- → Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) — Water Rights Permit Database
- → ERCOT — Resource Adequacy and Interconnection Queue Reports (2025)
- → Texas Water Development Board — State Water Plan 2022 (Deficit Projections)
Comparable Projects & Research
- → Abilene Reporter-News — Stargate / Crusoe AI Campus Coverage (2024–2025)
- → West Texas Tribune — Regional Data Center Development Analysis
- → Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory — Data Center Water Usage Research (2024)
- → International Energy Agency — Data Centres and Data Transmission Networks Report (2023)
Limitations & Disclaimers
AI Can Make Mistakes
AI tools can misread documents, miss context, or generate plausible-sounding but incorrect summaries. Every key fact on this platform has been manually reviewed against source documents, but errors may still exist. Use the Report Incorrect Fact form if you spot one.
Documents May Be Outdated
This platform was built using documents available through April 2026. The development agreement, ordinance terms, and project specifications are still being negotiated. Check the City of San Angelo website for the most current versions.
Not Legal or Professional Advice
Nothing on this platform constitutes legal, financial, environmental, or engineering advice. It is an informational resource only. Consult qualified professionals for advice specific to your situation.
Independent — Not Neutral
This platform was built to help residents ask better questions, not to advocate for a specific outcome. However, the selection of which concerns to highlight and how to frame them reflects editorial judgment. We encourage you to consult multiple sources.