Data centers are actually making your electric bill cheaper—but sinking AI demand could change that
Data centers have historically lowered electricity costs for consumers, but rising AI-driven energy demand is now creating uncertainty for the grid.
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Data centers have historically lowered electricity costs for consumers, but rising AI-driven energy demand is now creating uncertainty for the grid.
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