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Data Centers and AI Drive Global Energy Demand

Updated 2026-06-30 17:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

A surge in global electricity demand is being driven by data centers and artificial intelligence. Countries with rapid infrastructure development are expected to benefit most.

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The 2 percent that became the driver of global energy

Data centers and AI are driving a surge in global electricity demand, and countries that can quickly build the necessary infrastructure will be best positioned to capture the benefits of the AI-driven economy.

2026-06-30 17:00 UTC