Nearly half of the data centers planned for construction in the United States by 2026 may not be built due to a shortage of power. The demand for electricity is soaring, driven largely by the energy-intensive needs of artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency mining operations. This power constraint could significantly hinder the expansion of digital infrastructure across the country. AI
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IMPACT Potential bottleneck for AI development and deployment due to power constraints.
RANK_REASON Significant infrastructure challenge due to AI power demands. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]