US AI Data Centers Drive Record Power Demand
Rapid construction of AI data centers in the US, combined with electrification in corporate and residential sectors, has surged power demand. The EIA estimates that US electricity consumption will hit record highs in the current and next year.
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Analysis: 60% of Japan's Data Center Power Grid Costs Borne by Residents
A Gizmodo Japan report notes that approximately 60% of the costs for expanding power grids to support AI-driven data centers are borne by residents. The article explains the implications for residential electricity rates and energy structures.
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Bloomberg: AI Drives 25% of UK Economic Growth
Bloomberg Economics reports that AI contributed 0.45 percentage points to UK GDP in 2026, accounting for about a quarter of the 1.8% growth. The contribution currently stems from AI production and R&D rather than widespread application. The report warns that significant corrections in global AI valuations could pose risks to the UK economy.
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Gemini Suspected of Leaking User Personal Data
GIGAZINE reported that Google's Gemini references user Gmail and Drive data without explicit instruction, and the personal information it accesses may be viewed by human reviewers. This has raised privacy concerns, highlighting potential risks in how AI services handle user data.
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