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Data center buildouts face growing local opposition from people concerned about higher electricity bills and dwindling water supplies.
Microsoft promises to reject local property tax breaks, replenish more water than it uses, train local workers, and invest in AI education and community programs.
geekwire.com
Microsoft responds to AI data center revolt, vowing to cover full power costs and reject local tax breaks
The tech giant's new "community first" initiative includes pledges to pay full power costs, reject local tax breaks, and replenish more water than it uses — a response to growing backlash against AI i...
