Trump administration pressures tech giants on data center costs.

Trump administration pressures tech giants on data center costs. White House officials are seeking non-binding pledges from Microsoft, Alphabet, and other technology companies to absorb infrastructure expenses for their data centers without passing costs to consumers. The initiative addresses growing concerns about electricity price increases and strain on local resources as AI demand drives massive data center expansion. Communities nationwide face grassroots backlash, with cities like Atlanta and New Orleans restricting new construction. Rising power costs represent a political vulnerability ahead of midterm elections, as voters increasingly worry about living expenses. Tech companies are encountering significant opposition over energy consumption and water usage demands.