Microsoft Unveils Five-Point Plan for AI Infrastructure Expansion
DATA AND AI INFRASTRUCTURE
Microsoft has announced a five-point plan to expand its AI infrastructure, which includes covering electricity costs through increased utility rates, reducing water consumption, and creating jobs in data center communities. The company also pledged to forgo local property tax subsidies and invest in local AI training and nonprofits, addressing community concerns and acknowledging past infrastructure challenges.

Jan 14, 2026, 8:48 PM