The scramble for electricity has become the gold rush beneath the AI boom.
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The AI boom is pushing companies across the economy — from tech giants to automakers — deep into the energy business.
Why it matters: The scramble for electricity has become the gold rush beneath the AI boom, creating enormous financial value and enormous risk if demand falls short.
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