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Trump Wants Tech Giants to Pay for Power. Explores the artificial intelligence, energy infrastructure, and policy decisions shaping global power systems. The book begins with an introduction to the escalating energy demands driven by AI advancements, examining how data centers have become pivotal in this sector. It details the vulnerabilities in electrical grids worldwide, from aging infrastructure to supply-demand mismatches exacerbated by rapid tech expansions. Central to the narrative are policy initiatives like the Trump administration's proposed emergency power auction, involving northeastern governors and the PJM grid operator, aimed at shifting costs from consumers to tech companies. Economic repercussions unfold through analyses of rising electricity rates, cost allocation among users, and regional pricing variations. The strategies of major tech firms receive close attention, including their commitments to renewable energy, investments in nuclear options, and contributions to grid upgrades. Global pressures on energy supplies emerge as a key theme, with discussions on renewable capacity shortfalls, international projections for data center growth, and risks to national energy transitions. Environmental concerns extend to water usage for cooling systems, operational carbon emissions, and impacts on communities and employment. Regulatory frameworks come into focus, covering deregulation's market effects, state-level incentives and moratoriums, and federal compliance directives. Prospective chapters project power demand through 2040, highlight technological improvements to increase efficiency, and propose collaborative approaches between industry and government. The conclusion synthesizes pathways for sustaining AI innovation while ensuring energy reliability and balance.

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