Data centers for AI could require power equivalent to five Hoover Dams
Fox News anchor Bret Baier examines the U.S. power supply on 'Special Report.' Across the country, Americans are using the internet at every hour of every day. According to a 2024 Pew Research Poll, 96% of adults reported using the internet at least occasionally on a mobile device. That number has risen gradually since May 2000, when just 48% reported occasional use. With more people online, energy providers have begun preparing for a higher demand for electricity. "The internet use was overstated, as it turns out, at least in the early going. And then it caught up, and we saw the consumptive use later," Constellation President and CEO Joseph Dominguez said.But when it comes to new artificial intelligence, Dominguez says widespread usage happened almost immediately and has expanded...