Trump expands a voluntary pledge to protect consumers from high utility bills from AI data centers

President Donald Trump announced an expanded voluntary pledge involving governors and electricity companies to shield consumers from rising utility bills caused by AI data centers. The initiative, initially announced with tech companies in March, faces concerns over affordability and competition for resources, with nearly 200 stakeholders now committing to cover 80% of U.S. power delivery. Opponents cite environmental impacts, job risks, and community costs, making the issue bipartisan.