According to CoinMeta, Trump stated that communities hosting AI data centers could reap direct economic benefits, including teacher bonuses or resident subsidies, and the government is promoting the expansion of AI infrastructure. He referred to this idea as a potential "dividend," believing that communities should share in the economic benefits brought by large-scale data center investments. Trump opposes criticism of data centers, arguing that these projects create jobs, generate tax revenue, and strengthen local economies. The government requires data center developers to bear the costs of power production and grid upgrades, rather than passing them on to households and businesses. The White House's commitment to protect electricity prices has been extended to hundreds of utility companies and tech firms, with the aim of preventing the growth of AI infrastructure from increasing consumer electricity costs. Trump's comments come alongside the White House's push for AI security and development, with tech executives signing voluntary agreements to call for enhanced internal controls and independent evaluations. The government believes that communities should not bear the costs of AI infrastructure, and Trump hopes that residents will see direct economic benefits.