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From megawatts to prosperity: Rural electrification in the age of AI

A shift is taking place in the global economy. For much of the past decade, discussions about artificial intelligence centered on algorithms, semiconductors, GPUs, and data.

  • AI increasingly prioritizes electricity as critical infrastructure
  • Data centers projected to consume 945 TWh by 2030, doubling current levels
  • Tech giants like Microsoft, Google, and Meta investing in nuclear and gas generation

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