Trump Shocks Tech Giants: New Law to Shift AI Data Center Electricity Costs

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News18•13-01-2026, 15:40
Trump Shocks Tech Giants: New Law to Shift AI Data Center Electricity Costs
- •Donald Trump announced a new law requiring tech companies to fully bear electricity costs for AI data centers, not American citizens.
- •He criticized Joe Biden's administration for a 30% increase in American families' electricity bills.
- •Discussions are underway with Microsoft, which is expected to make significant changes this week to reduce public burden.
- •Rising electricity prices in the US, higher than inflation, are making this a political issue ahead of mid-term elections.
- •Meta also signed agreements for a data center in Ohio, highlighting the massive electricity demand and public burden concerns.
Why It Matters: Trump mandates tech giants pay for AI data center electricity, aiming to protect citizens from rising bills.
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