In the U.S., rising electricity bills this summer may be attributed not only to increased air conditioning usage but also to the growing demand from AI and data centers. Recent reports indicate that utilities are planning to raise rates due to this unprecedented demand, predicting higher costs for consumers across the country. Experts warn that a failure to address the impact of AI on utility rates could lead to American households footing a hefty bill, as tech companies benefit from behind-the-scenes deals.
"As utilities race to meet skyrocketing demand from AI and cloud computing, they're building new infrastructure and raising rates, often without transparency or public input."
"The way electric companies currently set rates won't work with the unprecedented demand Big Tech has with AI, leading to consumers potentially paying 'billions of dollars' for it."
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