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OpenAI, Meta Tackle Energy Crisis Amid Data Surge

10/18/2025

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  • OpenAI and Meta invest in U.S. power generation as data centers may consume 12% of electricity by 2028.
  • The forecast raises concerns about grid stability and potential blackouts.
  • Riot Platforms argues that Bitcoin mining can enhance energy infrastructure resilience by integrating with energy grids.
  • Both sectors call for regulatory clarity and substantial investment to support the transformation and ensure a reliable energy future.