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The AI Revolution Is an Electricity Story

Artificial intelligence is usually discussed as software, but its hardest limit may be the power systems required to run it.

Published 15 September 2026 · 1:03

Kerry Plowright argues that the AI race is also an electricity race.

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Artificial intelligence is usually discussed as software, but its hardest limit may be the power systems required to run it.

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Commentary intended to provoke consideration of energy supply, grid capacity and the infrastructure behind AI.

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