Microsoft shared five commitments to minimize the impact of its data center buildout on residents, including paying more for electricity.

Microsoft is trying to win over communities concerned about AI data centers. The company's president, Brad Smith, is meeting with federal lawmakers to emphasize that the industry, not taxpayers, should cover the costs of these centers.

The quaint town of Castroville, with a population of just over 3,000, will soon house a $400 million development owned by Microsoft. Online records show that the project, named SAT 82, will take up roughly 195,000 square feet in Medina County.