Microsoft says will foot AI's massive power bill


Microsoft said Tuesday it will work with utilities and regulators to ensure residential customers are not charged for the massive infrastructure investments needed. — Reuters

SAN FRANCISCO: Microsoft said Jan 13 it will shoulder the full electricity costs of its US data centres to prevent American households from facing higher power bills driven by surging AI energy demand.

US President Donald Trump first announced the initiative late Monday on Truth Social, saying his administration had been working with technology companies to ensure they "pay their own way" for power consumption.

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