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EPISODE · May 6, 2026 · 1 MIN

Microsoft Rethinks Renewable Energy Promise Amid AI Data Center Surge

from The Daily News Now! Business

Microsoft reconsiders its renewable energy promise due to AI data centers high energy demands, potentially delaying or dropping the goal. Rivals like Amazon and Alphabet face similar challenges, investing billions in AI setups. Quick fixes like nuclear restarts and natural gas plants are sought to meet energy needs. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3e3657329ec5d1b0

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