"Tech Companies Have Paid Lip Service" - US Government Is Asking AI Giants Why Data Centers Are Leading To Rising Bills
AI data centers are driving U.S. electricity costs higher—senators demand answers from Big Tech.
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"Tech Companies Have Paid Lip Service" - US Government Is Asking AI Giants Why Data Centers Are Leading To Rising Bills
AI Data Centers Spike Power Bills—Who’s Really Paying? Residents in states like Virginia, Texas, and Georgia are seeing their electricity bills climb—and they’re not alone. A growing wave of scrutiny is pointing directly at AI data centers, energy-intensive hubs powering the artificial intelligence boom. Now, three prominent U.S. senators are demanding answers from tech giants: If Big Tech claims it’s covering its power costs, why are everyday households picking up the tab? Credit: vchal / Shutterstock The issue isn’t just theoretical. As AI models grow more complex, the infrastructure required to train and run them—massive data centers—consumes staggering amounts of electricity, often equivalent to entire small cities. Yet, hidden behind layers of private utility contracts and opaque infrastructure deals, the true cost of this power surge remains murky to average consumers. Senators Sound the Alarm on Hidden Energy Costs In a bold move last week, Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Chris Va…
