California pioneers artificial intelligence technologies, but can it power the many data centers AI requires?
California pioneers artificial intelligence technologies, but can it power the many data centers AI requires? If not, the state could lose its dominant position in developing AI, according to a new Stanford University report.
California can maintain its AI lead by focusing on five key strategies, according to the readout of a recent meeting in Sacramento of experts from California utilities, technology companies, data center developers, investment firms, academia, and government. However, this will require great determination and quick actions throughout the state, said the experts.
U.S. electricity demand is rising on a scale last seen in the post-World War II industrial boom, primarily due to AI computing, electrification of transportation and buildings, and reshoring of manufacturing. By 2040, California peak power demand is forecast to increase by the amount of electricity needed to run 20 million homes, which is more than the number of homes in the state today. California’s task is to supply the new energy while continuing to decarbonize its electricity supply and making power in the state more affordable and reliable.
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