# Is the outrage over AI energy use overblown? Here’s how it compares to your Netflix binges and PS5 sessions

> You've seen the headlines: AI's insatiable thirst for energy is on par with that of a small country and threatens to overwhelm power grids while sucking up all the water.

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/ai-platforms-assistants/is-the-outrage-over-ai-energy-use-overblown-heres-how-it-compares-to-your-netflix-binges-and-ps5-sessions?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=68d785645035243f81bfd05e)
- **Published:** 2025-09-27
- **Category:** AI & Bots
- **Tags:** #google #gemini #playstation #energy #binges #compares #netflix #outrage
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