Trump orders Big Tech to generate its own power for AI data centers — reveals new 'ratepayer protection pledge' to curb rising electricity prices in the US

President Trump announced a new "ratepayer protection pledge" during the State of the Union address, requiring Big Tech companies to generate their own power for AI data centers to curb rising electricity prices in the US. Currently, these companies heavily rely on energy-intensive data centers for AI operations, contributing to increased power costs for consumers. The plan aims to have tech giants like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft build or buy their own power supply for data centers to stabilize electricity prices for Americans. This initiative is part of the government's efforts to balance supporting tech growth while mitigating the impact on consumers and maintaining competitiveness with China in the AI sector.