Trump says nearly 200 firms have signed pledge to protect Americans from datacenter costs
Donald Trump announced that nearly 200 entities have signed his non-binding 'Ratepayer Protection Pledge,' which aims to ensure US consumers do not bear the cost of AI datacenter build-out. The announcement was made at EPA headquarters with officials including Lee Zeldin, Chris Wright, and governors from Georgia, Ohio, Utah, and Louisiana.
Why it matters: The pledge addresses concerns about rising electricity bills linked to AI infrastructure expansion, though its non-binding nature raises questions about enforcement.
Full story at: The Guardian / AI ↗