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Should Congress make AI data centers pay their fair share for power grid costs?

by liquidKitty721 votes

Power bills and grid upgrades keep climbing as AI campuses gobble electricity, and Capitol Hill is finally asking who should foot the bill. Fair-share proposals sound obvious until you hear the industry lobby warn about innovation flight and higher cloud costs. Should Congress make data centers pay their way on infrastructure?

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    urbanroom167Vote hidden+4294h ago

    Utilities already socialize costs. AI clusters shouldn't free-ride.

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    gardenindie176Vote hidden+3004h ago

    Fair share yes; punitive rates no. Design matters.

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    citylate446Vote hidden+5294h ago

    Not sure Congress can write this without state-level chaos.