The White House is set to host major data center and artificial intelligence companies in early March, including Microsoft, Anthropic, and Meta Platforms. The meeting aims to formalize an agreement to protect consumers from escalating electricity costs.
This initiative follows President Trump's call for technology firms to develop their own power sources for the burgeoning data centers and AI infrastructure. The expected pledge is similar to commitments already made by companies like Microsoft, which has pledged investments in new electricity generation and efficiency.
Concerns over rising power bills and pollution linked to the rapid expansion of AI technologies have fueled local and state protests nationwide, making energy demand a key political focus.