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The Power Behind AI's Surge | Durham News
Tech giants are pouring $400 billion into AI infrastructure, but the real bottleneck? Power. Data centers will soon consume as much electricity as Japan’s entire annual demand, with U.S. grids struggling to keep up. Utilities are overwhelmed, with 20% of global projects delayed due to grid limits. Building new power lines now takes up to eight years, and companies are paying billions for existing grid access. Experts warn the U.S. grid needs $720 billion in upgrades by 2030. The AI race isn’t just about chips—it’s about energy, with on-site power, nuclear reactors, and grid upgrades becoming…
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