AI is going to run out of power

AI data centers in the US are projected to increase power demand from 5GW in 2025 to 50GW by 2030, potentially reaching 500GW by 2035, exceeding current national electricity consumption. Rapid growth faces infrastructure, environmental, and regulatory challenges, including delays in grid capacity and reliance on polluting gas turbines. Policymakers and communities express concern over environmental impact and labor issues, prompting moratoriums on new large data centers.