The AI Revolution Isn’t Possible Without an Energy Revolution

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman took to the stand in front of Congress, testifying on the future of AI regulation at Capitol Hill. During his hearing, he spelled out the truth about the limits of how far we can take AI: “The cost of AI will converge to the cost of energy.”

AI is often framed as a purely digital phenomenon, operating seamlessly in the intangible realm of codes and algorithms. But behind every image generated, every response crafted, lies a significant and measurable energy cost.