Microsoft is trying to win over communities concerned about AI data centers. The company’s president, Brad Smith, is meeting with federal lawmakers to emphasize that the industry, not taxpayers, should cover the costs of these centers. Data centers have faced opposition in towns where they want to build. In Wisconsin, Microsoft has encountered hurdles but promises minimal environmental impact. Smith insists on private funding for electricity improvements and remains committed to carbon-negative goals by 2030.
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