Are we all paying to power AI data centers? #tech #shorts
Bloomberg Television·2025-10-02 18:38
AI Impact & Utility Law - AI is becoming an increasingly large part of the world, impacting national security and everyday activities like Google searches and texting [2] - There's an argument that everyone is using AI [2] - An old utility law exists where costs are shared among everyone [2][3] Cost Socialization - Costs for new grid connections are socialized among all users [3] - Utilities are applying this principle to large new customers like data centers [3] Individual vs Collective Responsibility - Individuals adjust electricity usage based on personal needs (air conditioning, heating) [1] - The question arises why individuals should pay for data center expenses [1]