Us Hyperscalers to Guzzle 22% More Grid Juice by End of 2025
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US hyperscalers are expected to increase their energy consumption by 22% by the end of 2025, driven by growing demand for AI and other data-intensive applications. The story sparks consideration of the environmental impact of expanding datacenter infrastructure.
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