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Add as a preferred source on GoogleTenants are seeking daily penalty terms for late power or facility delivery.
AI data center tenants are asking developers to accept daily charges if power or facilities arrive late.
The proposed terms apply to delayed electricity delivery or facility completion.
The requests could move more schedule risk toward developers, although who ultimately bears the cost is not established.
They are requests, not confirmed contractual obligations.
A July FactSet estimate put hyperscaler capital spending near $800 billion in 2026, including finance leases and customer prepayments.
The World Bank identifies electricity, internet, local data, skills and strong institutions as foundations for AI adoption.
At Stanford, he said defenders may need AI to develop new protections and described cybersecurity as a major safety concern.
