Technology1/13/2026•The Guardian

Trump says Microsoft will pay more for its datacenters’ electricity

Trump says Microsoft will pay more for its datacenters’ electricity

The article discusses President Donald Trump's announcement that Microsoft will not receive tax breaks for its data centers, which are crucial for the growth of AI technology in the United States. Trump stated that tech companies building these energy-hungry data centers must "pay their own way" and that the U.S. is the "HOTTEST" country in the world and number one in AI. The article mentions that this move comes as a backlash against data centers grows, with Microsoft's president indicating that the company will not accept tax breaks in towns for its data centers. The article highlights the importance of data centers for the development of AI and the need for tech companies to contribute to the cost of their operations.

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