Altman and Nadella need more power for AI, but they’re not sure how much
Update: 2025-11-04
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AI's Growing Pains: Tech Leaders Grapple with Powering the FutureAs AI advances, tech leaders like Sam Altman and Satya Nadella face a new challenge: finding enough power to keep AI running. The rush to buy high-powered chips for AI training has outpaced the amount of electricity companies have secured, leading to a surplus of chips and a shortage of power. This energy crunch has forced companies to consider bypassing traditional electric grids and investing in nuclear and solar projects. However, these technologies are not yet widely available, and traditional power build-outs still take years. Meanwhile, solar energy has become the quick fix of choice due to its modular design and similarities to semiconductor technology. As AI becomes more efficient, demand for power is expected to increase, making the race to find affordable and scalable energy solutions even more urgent.
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