# Data centers, power and how to be a winner in the AI Boom

> The data center industry has found itself in unchartered waters recently. The boom in demand for AI tools and services has led to a 17% increase in electricity consumption.

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/pro/data-centers-power-and-how-to-be-a-winner-in-the-ai-boom?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a68cf6ffe66f1894905ce86)
- **Published:** 2026-07-28
- **Category:** AI & Bots
- **Tags:** #ai #ev
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a68cf6ffe66f1894905ce86

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