💻 Technology Jul 3, 2026 · Matt Hasan

AI’s Volatile Power Use Quietly Tests Grid Limits

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AI’s Volatile Power Use Quietly Tests Grid Limits
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The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure is typically framed as an energy problem. Data centers are projected to consume a growing share of global electricity demand: The International Energy Agency estimates they could account for 3 to 4 percent of total global consumption within this decade.Utilities are already adjusting long-term forecasts to accommodate anticipated growth from hyperscale facilities and high-density compute clusters.This framing captures scale. It misses

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