AI’s Growing Energy Demands: Why Predictions Are So Uncertain

In this episode, Robert Loft and Haley Hanson break down the complexities of predicting AI’s future energy consumption. With data centers powering AI growth, the International Energy Agency (IEA) reports a wide range of factors impacting how much electricity will be needed. From the types of AI applications, like energy-intensive video creation, to hardware efficiency improvements and local grid limitations, we explore why experts can’t seem to agree on the numbers. Join us as we unravel the tangled web of AI energy demands and what it means for the tech industry and the planet.