Trump to unite tech giants for 'consumer protection pledge' amid rising data center energy costs

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to meet with the leaders of major tech companies, including Google, Meta, and OpenAI, on Wednesday to forge a commitment aimed at protecting consumers from rising electricity prices linked to the rapid expansion of data centers that consume large amounts of energy.

Trump's 'consumer protection pledge' seeks to balance technological advancement with energy costs

Announced by Trump in his State of the Union address, the pledge would require tech companies to commit to measures ensuring that the surge in artificial intelligence does not lead to price hikes in utility bills for households and small businesses.

Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the promise would bring