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

President Donald Trump expanded a voluntary pledge with governors and electricity companies to address concerns about rising utility bills from AI data centers. The initiative, initially announced in March, aims to prevent higher electricity costs for consumers amid bipartisan opposition over environmental impact and affordability. Trump claimed electricity prices would drop due to a surplus, though experts warn demand could increase bills by 15% to 40% by 2030.