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Former Google CEO Warns Congress: AI Threatens Energy Stability

5/30/2025

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In April 2025, former Google CEO Eric Schmidt warned Congress about the soaring energy demands of AI, which jeopardize the stability of the energy grid. Recent blackouts in Europe underscore this crisis, while a surge in cyberattacks on energy systems has led regulators to tighten cybersecurity protocols. Keysight Technologies is stepping up to bolster grid security.

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In April 2025, former Google CEO Eric Schmidt warned Congress about the soaring energy demands of AI, which jeopardize the stability of the energy grid. Recent blackouts in Europe underscore this crisis, while a surge in cyberattacks on energy systems has led regulators to tighten cybersecurity protocols. Keysight Technologies is stepping up to bolster grid security.