Electricity, Water, and Jobs Take Center Stage

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A key pillar of Microsoft’s pledge is its promise to “pay its own way” on electricity. The company says it will work directly with utilities and state regulators to ensure that the cost of powering its data centers is not passed on to residential customers through higher bills.

Microsoft also committed to minimizing water usage and creating jobs in host communities—two areas that have fueled local opposition. Critics have questioned whether data centers deliver enough long-term employment to justify their strain on water supplies and power grids, making these promises central to Microsoft’s attempt to rebuild trust.

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microsoft not slowing down ai at all, just trying to make it less controversial