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Microsoft's got a growing headache: keeping its AI data centers powered up. All that AI stuff needs a ton of electricity, and Microsoft's bills are going through the roof.
Insiders say they're checking out ways to cut costs, like investing in solar and wind power and using less energy overall.
This whole thing points to a big problem for tech companies. AI can do some cool stuff, but it takes a lot of energy, which costs money and can hurt the environment. People who live near these data centers are worried about the power grid getting overloaded. Plus, some regulators aren't sure if these companies are doing enough to be eco-friendly.
What Microsoft does could show other tech giants how to deal with balancing new tech with being responsible. But will it be enough to keep AI going without wrecking the power grid?
Insiders say they're checking out ways to cut costs, like investing in solar and wind power and using less energy overall.
This whole thing points to a big problem for tech companies. AI can do some cool stuff, but it takes a lot of energy, which costs money and can hurt the environment. People who live near these data centers are worried about the power grid getting overloaded. Plus, some regulators aren't sure if these companies are doing enough to be eco-friendly.
What Microsoft does could show other tech giants how to deal with balancing new tech with being responsible. But will it be enough to keep AI going without wrecking the power grid?