Can America keep up with AI’s energy appetite in the race with China?

Divyansh Kaushik | Source: Utility DIVE | Posted 10/22/2024

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Even with companies like Amazon, Google and Meta making big moves on clean energy, without an improved permitting process, their data centers might struggle to get the power they need to go online.

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Artificial intelligence's rapid advancement is posing a challenge due to its high energy consumption, with data centers estimated to consume a significant portion of global electricity by 2030. The United States faces competition from China in AI development, prompting initiatives like a new White House task force and efforts by the Department of Energy to address the energy needs of AI infrastructure.

To maintain leadership in AI, the U.S. must invest in energy infrastructure to meet the escalating energy demands of AI technologies. Streamlining the permitting process for energy projects is crucial for swift responses to AI's evolving requirements while maintaining environmental standards. Leveraging AI for energy grid efficiency and investing in energy-saving AI technologies are identified as essential steps to address the growing energy demands in the AI sector and transform this challenge into a competitive advantage for the U.S. according to the International Energy Agency.

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