Microsoft has expressed support for the Water Cost Accountability Act, which aims to prevent data centers from transferring water usage costs to consumers. This legislative measure is part of efforts by technology companies to address community concerns regarding the infrastructure needed for artificial intelligence. The act would require states to prohibit public water systems from recovering costs related to connecting data centers from consumers.
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Microsoft supports legislation to protect consumers from data center water costs
Microsoft is supporting the Water Cost Accountability Act, which seeks to prevent data centers from passing water usage costs to consumers. This initiative is part of broader efforts by tech companies to address community concerns about AI infrastructure.
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Microsoft backing measure protecting consumers over data center water usage costs
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