‘Pay dividend to community’: Donald Trump tells companies as backlash against data centers grows across US

What happened: Donald Trump suggested that companies operating data centers pay a dividend to local communities, and said large data centers must generate their own power and return or sell surplus to the community or grid. Why it matters: The comments come as data centers across the US face resistance from local communities concerned that water and electricity would be prioritized for AI infrastructure. Key numbers: Omit (no concrete figures in content) Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

Donald Trump suggested that companies operating data centers pay a dividend to local communities, and said large data centers must generate their own power and return or sell surplus to the community or grid.

The comments come as data centers across the US face resistance from local communities concerned that water and electricity would be prioritized for AI infrastructure. Key numbers: Omit (no concrete figures in content)