Trump Demands Big Tech Build Own Power Plants Amid AI Energy Surge

• President Donald Trump announced a new policy requiring major tech companies to generate their own electricity for data centers.
• The move aims to protect consumers from rising power bills and alleviate strain on the nation's aging electrical grid.
• Trump cited the outdated U.S. power grid's inability to handle the rapid increase in electricity demand from AI and large data centers.
• Companies will be permitted to construct their own power plants, ensuring their electricity needs are met while potentially lowering consumer prices.
• The announcement follows growing local opposition to data centers and concerns over their massive electricity consumption and impact on utility costs.