AI Data Centers Blamed for Electricity Costs Across America

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reported that AI data centers are driving electricity prices sharply higher across the U.S., with some regions seeing increases of over 260% in five years. He noted that residents are being forced to pay higher bills without consuming more power, a situation that could soon spark major political and regulatory battles involving big tech companies.


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