POLITICO Energy Trump is touting AI data centers. What about power?
Jan 24, 2025
Christa Marshall, Energy Technology Editor at POLITICO's E&E News, dives into the ambitious $500 billion Stargate initiative, where tech giants plan to create AI data centers across the U.S. She discusses the implications of increased energy demands from these centers and how they may affect the U.S. energy grid. The conversation also touches on the political tensions surrounding energy policies and the recent nominations for key energy positions in Trump’s administration, shedding light on the intersection of technology, energy, and national security.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Investing Big: The Future of AI Data Centers and Energy Policy
02:05 • 3min
Interconnection of AI, Energy Demands, and National Security
05:17 • 3min
Energy Demands and Political Tensions in the Age of AI
08:34 • 3min
Advancing Energy Nominations and Podcast Updates
11:36 • 2min