Factura uriașă a inteligenței artificiale: Giganții tech, obligați să nu mai paseze costurile la populație • Newsweek România

Tech giants Amazon, Google, Meta, and Microsoft have agreed to new financial rules to prevent rising energy costs for consumers due to their data centers. This agreement with Duke Energy mandates that these companies cover the infrastructure costs upfront, ensuring that they do not pass on expenses to households. The deal sets strict financial regulations for large energy consumers, requiring them to pay substantial upfront guarantees and a minimum of 75% of their estimated monthly energy consumption. This shift aims to address the growing energy demands of AI infrastructure, which is expected to significantly increase energy consumption in the U.S. by 2026 and 2027. The implications of this agreement extend beyond North Carolina, potentially influencing energy policies in Europe and raising questions about who should bear the costs of energy consumption for profit-driven enterprises.