Microsoft to Cover AI Data Center Power Costs Amid US Energy Concerns; Zoho CEO Urges Sustainable AI

Microsoft announced it will cover the full electricity costs of its US data centers to prevent higher power bills for American households amid rising AI energy demand. This move follows US President Donald Trump's call for tech firms to 'pay their own way' for power consumption. Microsoft also pledged to work with utilities on infrastructure costs and water replenishment. Meanwhile, Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu criticized Big Tech for sidelining sustainability in AI development and urged India to adopt energy-efficient AI strategies.