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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Josh Boak and Matthew Daly

Trump offers few details as he says data centers deal will lower electricity costs

Donald Trump (Alex Brandon/AP) - (AP)

Donald Trump convened technology companies at the White House on Wednesday, urging them to commit to generating their own power. The move aims to alleviate growing concerns regarding the electricity costs associated with data centres, crucial for artificial intelligence development.

"They need some PR help because people think that if a data centre goes in there, electricity prices are going to go up," Mr Trump stated, dismissing such fears. "It's not going to happen."

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