Economy
'I Refuse to Pay 141 Euros More for Energy Because of Data Centers for That Stupid AI'
In the podcast 'Join the Conversation with AD', a daily issue is discussed. On 2026-09-14, the topic was the willingness to pay 12 euros extra per month for a reliable power grid. The discussion highlights public frustration over rising energy costs, particularly the additional 141 euros attributed to the increased demand from data centers supporting artificial intelligence. The sentiment expressed is resistance to bearing higher costs for infrastructure primarily benefiting AI, with one participant stating, 'I refuse to pay 141 euros more for energy because of data centers for that stupid AI.'
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