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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.

President Donald Trump is expanding a voluntary pledge with governors and electricity companies to prevent high utility bills from AI data centers, amid public concerns about affordability and environmental impact. The pledge, covering 80% of U.S. power delivery, faces bipartisan opposition as data center growth drives electricity demand and economic growth risks.

President Donald Trump is expanding a voluntary pledge with governors and electricity companies to address rising utility bills caused by AI data centers. The pledge, which now includes nearly 200 stakeholders, aims to cover 80% of U.S. power delivered to households and businesses, but concerns remain about affordability and competition for resources.