Microsoft and Donald Trump Reach Deal to Shield Residents From Utility Hikes

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Microsoft will fund electricity infrastructure upgrades to prevent utility bill increases for residents living near its new AI data centers following discussions with Donald Trump.Brad Smith confirmed the tech giant will also invest in local job training and water replenishment programs to mitigate the environmental and economic impact of these facilities.The initiative responds to growing concerns over rising energy costs across the USA driven by the rapid expansion of infrastructure needed to support artificial intelligence models.
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