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Brad Smith: “We were not compelled. We've had a broad dialogue with folks…”

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Microsoft President Brad Smith on AI Data Centers

Published | Video Starts at 03:21

In fact, teased ahead that not just Microsoft, but other big tech companies would be asked to do the same. Were you compelled to do this or are you leading on this? We were not compelled. We've had a broad dialogue with folks across this administration, as we did with the last administration. Didn't expect the President to break the embargo on the news, so to speak, but these things happen. He's on his own timeline. Exactly. (03:21–03:29)

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Asserts that Microsoft was not compelled by the government to make its commitments regarding data centers.

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