energy consumption
The Unseen Cost of AI: Why Your ChatGPT Prompt Is Sparking a Land War in Rural America
The AI boom’s insatiable demand for power is causing a backlash, as massive data centers clash with local communities over noise, resources, and land use.
The “Bragawatt” Boom: Is AI’s Hunger for Power a Ticking Time Bomb for Tech?
The AI boom has a dirty secret: its insatiable hunger for energy. Tech giants have announced future power needs of over 55 gigawatts. What’s next?
China’s New Power Play: Fueling the AI Race with Subsidized Electricity
Beijing is slashing power bills for data centers by up to 50% in a strategic bid to boost its domestic AI chip industry and counter US sanctions.
The AI Boom’s Dirty Secret: Your Code is Causing a Global Power Struggle
The AI boom’s insatiable energy demand is causing a global shortage of gas turbines, creating a physical bottleneck with huge environmental and tech consequences.