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Anthropic Pledges to Offset Data Center Energy Costs

2/12/2026

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  • Anthropic will cover increased electricity costs for consumers arising from its data centers.
  • The company will fund grid upgrades and new power generation to meet demand.
  • This pledge follows rising opposition to energy-intensive data centers, with Microsoft and OpenAI making similar pledges.
  • Anthropic says rapid data center development is needed to stay competitive in AI while avoiding burdening local communities.