Core Scientific is investing $6.1 billion to expand its bitcoin cryptocurrency operations into a data center hub for artificial intelligence applications, located approximately 40 miles northwest of downtown Dallas. This significant investment comes amid a broader trend where a century-old Texas landowner has experienced a remarkable stock rally of 230% this year, driven by the increasing demand for AI data centers. The surge in stock performance has positioned this landowner as one of the top market performers, reflecting the ongoing boom in artificial intelligence and its implications for traditional land use and investment strategies in the region.