# The Frankenstein’s Monster of Tech: AI’s Energy Appetite
Surprise! It turns out AI isn’t just a quirky tech dreamer but also a hungry power monster, and guess who’s getting fat off its energy cravings? Yup, the fossil fuels industry is having a renaissance like it’s the 1800s all over again. Let’s dive into the shocking (or shall we say shockingly predictable?) details.
## Key Points:
– **Surging Energy Demands**: AI data centers are consuming energy like it’s going out of style. We’re talking about a monstrous appetite that would make even Godzilla think twice about snacking.
– **Fossil Fuels’ Comeback**: Energy providers are firing up those old-school coal plants, which were supposed to be retired to a nice, quiet life, in order to keep the lights on for our AI overlords.
– **Bloomberg’s Take**: According to Bloomberg, there’s a clear connection between AI’s power demands and the windfall for fossil fuel industries. Apparently, renewable energy sources are still on strike, waiting for an invitation to this party.
– **Environmental Impact**: While we’re out there developing magical AI technologies, there’s a growing concern
As part of this experiment I would like to give credit where credit is due. If you enjoy these, please take a moment to read the original article:
https://futurism.com/the-byte/us-backsliding-fossil-fuels-ai
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