A.I. executives intensify boasting over energy infrastructure plans amid data center competition
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Updated · The New York Times · Apr 26
A.I. executives intensify boasting over energy infrastructure plans amid data center competition
7 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Apr 26
Major companies like Google, Meta, OpenAI, and Anthropic are competing to secure gigawatts of power for their data centers, often announcing ambitious infrastructure deals.
The term 'bragawatts' has emerged to describe these often-hyped, sometimes unrealistic energy claims, with executives using it to assert dominance or cast doubt on rivals' projects.
Originating in the energy sector, 'bragawatts' now reflects skepticism about the feasibility and timelines of A.I. firms' energy plans, as industry observers urge investors to focus on current grid realities.
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