Microsoft Commits to Cover AI Data Center Power Costs Amid US Grid Concerns

Microsoft has pledged to cover the full electricity costs of its US data centers to prevent higher power bills for American households amid rising AI energy demands. This initiative, supported by President Donald Trump, aims to address community concerns over data centers' impact on local power grids and water supplies. Microsoft also plans to replenish water usage and collaborate with utilities to expand infrastructure, emphasizing that tech companies should bear these costs rather than taxpayers. The move follows tensions between Big Tech and grid operators over capacity and resource strain.