Key Points
- U.S. President Trump announced a plan to stop AI data centers from raising electricity bills.
- Microsoft will reportedly announce “major changes” this week to address the issue.
- The administration is also working with other major tech companies on a similar commitment.
- The move comes as the massive energy consumption of data centers is straining the power grid.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he is working with Microsoft and other major tech companies to keep electricity bills down for regular Americans. In a social media post, he said the administration is securing a “commitment to the American People” to ensure the booming AI industry doesn’t drive power prices to skyrocket. This comes as the massive data centers needed to power artificial intelligence are putting a huge strain on the nation’s energy grid.
“I never want Americans to pay higher Electricity bills because of Data Centers,” Trump wrote in his post. He promised that Microsoft will announce “major changes” this week to address the issue. He also added that his administration is talking with other tech giants and will have “much to announce in the coming weeks.”
The move addresses a growing concern nationwide. The rapid growth of AI has driven a construction boom in data centers, which consume enormous amounts of energy. Utility companies and experts have warned that this increased demand could lead to higher electricity costs for everyone as the power grid struggles to keep up.
While the President did not provide specific details on what these “major changes” will entail, the announcement underscores that the tech industry’s energy consumption has become a major political issue.
As affordability remains a top concern for voters, the administration is clearly trying to get ahead of the problem and show it is working to protect consumers from the hidden costs of the AI revolution. For now, the public will have to wait for Microsoft to reveal its side of the plan.
