What the big 'urgency' in Microsoft, Anthropic and OpenAI's electricity pledge shows

2026-02-12 - 14:05

Major AI firms like Microsoft, OpenAI, and Anthropic are pledging to cover data center electricity costs, anticipating a White House proposal. This proactive move aims to preempt government mandates as AI's power demand surges, potentially tripling by 2028 and driving up consumer costs. Companies are acting to shape terms before legislation forces their hand.