Microsoft Pledges to Absorb Data Center Costs Amid AI Expansion
Microsoft (MSFT) will self-fund electricity cost reductions for AI data centers, addressing community concerns over energy and water usage. President Brad Smith announced the initiative in Washington, D.C., emphasizing five focus areas: electricity, water, jobs, taxes, and skills training.
The MOVE follows growing backlash against data centers' resource demands. Microsoft's proposed 237-acre Michigan facility underscores its commitment to balancing infrastructure growth with local impact mitigation.