Lawmakers from both parties agreed that Tuesday’s House Energy and Commerce hearing on artificial intelligence’s skyrocketing energy needs could not come soon enough.
But the session revealed how far apart Democrats and Republicans are apart on a response.
Energy, Climate and Grid Security Subcommittee Chair Jeff Duncan (R-S.C.) set the tone by focusing on competition with U.S. adversaries, namely China.
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AI, cryptocurrencies and data centers make up about 2 percent of global energy demand, according to the International Energy Agency. That’s only expected to increase in the coming years.
