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December 8, 2025
Satya Nadella acknowledged that data centers are “putting a lot of pressure” on power grids.
The tech industry “needs to earn the social permission to consume energy” for AI data centers he says in an interview with Axel Springer CEO Mathias Döpfner. Nadella also called for faster permitting for new power infrastructure and “innovation” in energy efficiency and generation.
TL;DR
- Data centers are putting pressure on power grids.
- The tech industry needs to earn social permission to consume energy for AI data centers.
- Faster permitting for new power infrastructure is required.
- Innovation in energy efficiency and generation is needed.
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