Rising Energy Costs and Environmental Concerns Spark Political and Industry Scrutiny of AI Data Centers
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Rising electricity prices, driven mainly by the expansion of AI data centers, are causing political backlash in the US, with Democrats criticizing the current administration and local officials demanding that the tech industry bear more of the costs for the increased energy demand, amid broader debates over energy policies and affordability.
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