Trump says Americans shouldn't 'pick up the tab' for AI datacenter grid upgrades

President Trump says tech giants must pay their way when it comes to delivering increased power needed for datacenters, rather than the burden falling on US citizens, and it seems Microsoft is on board with that.

Trump issued his latest edict via his Truth Social media platform, declaring: "I never want Americans to pay higher Electricity bills because of Data Centers."

The Trump administration is working with major US technology companies to secure their commitment, he added, saying: "First up is Microsoft, who my team has been working with, and which will make major changes beginning this week to ensure that Americans don't 'pick up the tab' for their POWER consumption, in the form of paying higher Utility bills."

This is a new concern for the President, who last year assured the tech oligarchy during a convivial dinner hosted at the White House that he would ensure they got ...