AI Data Centers to Use More Power Than Nuclear Plants ⚡
Dr. Eric Schmidt warns AI data centers will soon need more energy than the U.S. nuclear fleet can produce, raising concerns over power supply.

Brad Groux
4.2K views • May 1, 2025

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Former Google CEO Dr. Eric Schmidt issues a stark warning: AI data centers are about to consume more power than the U.S. nuclear fleet can generate. In this clip from his testimony before Congress, he explains the massive scale of the energy crisis tied to AI’s growth—and why regulatory delays could cripple U.S. competitiveness.
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