Trump says major tech companies will pay for AI data center power consumption

President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he is set to reach agreements with major technology companies to prevent the rapid expansion of data centers from increasing utility bills in the United States. 

Data centers are critical to “the boom” of artificial intelligence in the U.S., Trump said. But people should not be forced to “pick up the tab” in the form of higher utility bills for data centers’ energy-intensive technology, he added, stating the White House is seeking “commitments” from companies to keep prices low. Microsoft is leading the way, making “major changes” this week, according to Trump. 

“We are the ‘HOTTEST’ Country in the World, and Number One in AI. Data Centers are key to that boom, and keeping Americans FREE and SECURE but, the big Technology Companies who build them must “pay their own way,” he said in a statement posted to Truth Social. 

Trump’s announcement seeks to alleviate concerns about the cost of living. And it comes amid widespread Democratic efforts to brand themselves as the champions of affordability in the months leading up to the midterm elections as they fight to upend the Republican Party’s razor-thin majorities in the House and Senate. 

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