AI’s Rising Energy Demand Sparks Conflict with Cities, other businesses

By Douglas McIntyre  •  December 7, 2024

Douglas McIntyre, editor-in-chief of Climate Crisis 24/7, highlights the growing conflict between AI companies and local communities over electricity supplies. AI’s massive energy consumption is forecasted to surpass that of Japan by next year, a development that threatens to strain the already shaky U.S. electrical grid. While AI companies are investing in renewable energy, competition for power with other businesses and residents is intensifying, potentially leading to legal battles that may shape the future of U.S. energy allocation.

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