House passes bill aimed at addressing impact of data centers on energy costs
WASHINGTON — The House overwhelmingly approved a bill Wednesday that aims to have artificial intelligence data centers pay for their substantial energy needs as lawmakers used what was expected to be their final day in Washington before the midterm elections to address a growing voter concern.
TL;DR
- The House overwhelmingly approved a bill Wednesday.
- The bill targets artificial intelligence data centers.
- It aims to have these data centers pay for their substantial energy needs.
- The vote occurred on the expected final day in Washington before the midterm elections.
- The legislation addresses a growing voter concern.