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AI's Energy Demand: 12% of U.S. Electricity by 2028

4/2/2025

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The explosive rise of artificial intelligence is set to reshape the energy landscape, with data centers projected to gobble up 12% of U.S. electricity by 2028. This urgent demand calls for a major overhaul of energy infrastructure, reigniting reliance on coal, natural gas, and nuclear power to satisfy AI's relentless thirst for energy.

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Story summary

The explosive rise of artificial intelligence is set to reshape the energy landscape, with data centers projected to gobble up 12% of U.S. electricity by 2028. This urgent demand calls for a major overhaul of energy infrastructure, reigniting reliance on coal, natural gas, and nuclear power to satisfy AI's relentless thirst for energy.