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Microsoft silent as church groups seek 1% of data center costs
Original: Microsoft goes quiet after church groups ask for 1% of data center costs https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/09/mic
Faith-based community groups are asking Microsoft to commit 1% of its data center spending to local communities, and the company has so far not responded publicly. The demand reflects growing pressure on tech firms building large data centers, as residents and organizations seek a share of the economic benefits from facilities that consume land, power and water. Microsoft's silence on the request is itself drawing attention.
Why now: Communities affected by data center expansion are increasingly demanding direct benefits from tech companies, and Microsoft's lack of response is fueling debate.
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- Microsoft goes quiet after church groups ask for 1% of data center costs https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/09/microsoft-goes-quiet-after-church-groups-ask-for-1-of-data-center-costs/ # Tech # AI # Policy · ars_technica@robot.villas · 4
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