WHO PAYS FOR AI DATA CENTERS?

It takes a lot of energy to power AI data centers. So, who's going to pay for all that electricity? And can the current electric grid even handle AI? Mark McNees from Florida St. University joins Mike to discuss how Big Tech, the utility companies and politicians are hashing out the bill for AI. SHOW NOTES: 1:43: What Are The Energy Demands For AI Data Centers? 5:05: Can The Grid Handle AI? 7:07: Who Pays For AI's Electricity? 8:51: What Tradeoffs Do AI Data Centers Present To Communities? 10:56: How Do Utility Companies Benefit From AI Data Centers? 13:21: Can Nuclear Power AI? 18:08: How Does Big Tech Justify Not Paying For Their Data Center's Electricity? 23:18: Why Can't Data Centers Function In Outer Space?