Microsoft backing measure protecting consumers over data center water usage costs
Summary
Microsoft supports a new law called the Water Cost Accountability Act. This law would stop water providers from charging customers for the extra water used by data centers that serve companies like Microsoft.Key Facts
- Microsoft backs the Water Cost Accountability Act.
- The law aims to protect consumers from paying for water used by data centers.
- Data centers use a lot of water, raising concerns in local communities.
- The act would tell states to prevent public water systems from charging these extra costs to customers.
- This move is part of tech companies addressing worries about AI infrastructure's environmental impact.
- The law focuses on water costs linked to connecting data centers to public water systems.
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