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Tech Giants Pay for AI Power | Annapolis News
The Trump administration’s Ratepayer Protection Pledge is gaining steam, with over 200 companies and utilities signing on to ensure big tech giants like Amazon and Google foot the bill for the extra electricity their AI-powered data centers demand—protecting nearly 263 million Americans from rising utility costs. As these power-hungry facilities multiply, experts warn they could double or triple energy use, driving up bills in affected areas. While companies like Microsoft already pledged to self-fund their energy needs, this national initiative signals a growing consensus that tech must…
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