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Sam Altman: AI Could Drive 50% U.S. Energy Surge

5/23/2025

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Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, warns that AI's energy appetite could surge, potentially driving 50% of the U.S. electricity consumption growth by 2030. He urges U.S. policymakers to focus on energy innovation and deregulation, emphasizing the need to stay competitive against China's rapid advancements in AI and energy technology.

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Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, warns that AI's energy appetite could surge, potentially driving 50% of the U.S. electricity consumption growth by 2030. He urges U.S. policymakers to focus on energy innovation and deregulation, emphasizing the need to stay competitive against China's rapid advancements in AI and energy technology.