House votes to curb AI data center costs

The House has taken a major step to manage the escalating infrastructure costs of AI by passing the Ratepayer Protection Act, a bipartisan bill that aims to shield consumers from these rising expenses. This move is significant as it addresses the growing pressure on Washington to regulate AI's rapid expansion and the associated data centers. The bill, which passed overwhelmingly with a 417-3 vote, would push state utility regulators to consider rules that make data centers responsible for some of these costs, potentially leading to more sustainable financial practices in the tech sector.