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AI boom to drive massive US data center natural gas demand

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The AI industry's rapid expansion is projected to significantly increase natural gas consumption in U.S. data centers, potentially surpassing the combined usage of Germany and Japan by 2035. This surge in demand highlights the growing energy footprint of artificial intelligence infrastructure. AI

IMPACT The AI industry's growth is creating significant energy demands, necessitating careful planning for sustainable infrastructure.

RANK_REASON Article discusses future projections of AI infrastructure energy consumption, not a direct AI release or product.

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AI boom to drive massive US data center natural gas demand

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