AI’s Growing Power Demand: Will Big Tech Compete with Residents for Electricity?
Doug McIntyre discusses the impending clash between big tech companies and residential users over energy resources as AI’s electricity demand skyrockets. With companies like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft seeking new power sources, including geothermal and nuclear energy, a shortage could occur, driving up costs. By 2026, AI is expected to consume as much energy as Japan. As competition for electricity intensifies, this could lead to political disputes over whether residential needs or corporate demands should take priority, with residents likely winning the battle.
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