The impact of the AI industry on electricity prices has turned into a major political flashpoint ahead of the midterm elections this November.

The demand for electricity can have a ripple effect that raises prices for everyone else. For example, if utilities build ...

The data center push is a one-two punch for everyday Americans with the potential to slash consumer spending and even drive down U.S. GDP growth, according to the bank.

Anthropic said Wednesday that it will cover increases in consumer electricity prices that result from its data centers, ...

Anthropic pledged to cover all grid upgrade costs for its AI data centers, saying households shouldn't foot the bill.

Leading AI company Anthropic said it would upgrade power grid infrastructure, generate new power and cover consumer price ...

Massive facilities consume staggering amounts of electricity while receiving tax breaks, sparking debate over who pays the price.

A draft pact, obtained by POLITICO, seeks to help ensure data centers do not raise household electricity prices, strain water ...

Artificial intelligence firm Anthropic has become the latest tech company to promise to cover consumer electricity price ...

Illinois lawmakers are pursuing data center regulations to address concerns about price increases, electricity shortages and environmental impacts.

d together on a number of bipartisan initiatives, are wading into this policy fight weeks after President Donald Trump — who has made the rapid development of artificial intelligence and the data ...

Feb 11 (Reuters) - Artificial intelligence company Anthropic on Wednesday announced initiatives to limit the impact of data ...