The Rising Hunger of AI Data Centers Accelerates the Need for Clean Energy to Meet Demand

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By Ned RandolphJan 27, 2025, 6:00 am204 pts
In just seconds, a click and a prompt can conjure a song or a compelling story lede as if by magic. But behind the seamless convenience of AI tools lies an insatiable appetite for energy. Data centers powering artificial intelligence consume as much electricity as entire cities, straining grids and reshaping…

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