Artificial intelligence data-center expansion is drawing scrutiny from investors, utilities and local officials as estimates point to sharply higher power and resource use. Business Insider said its analysis of U.S. data-center permits found that projects permitted through 2025 would use 224.3 terawatt-hours to 358.8 terawatt-hours of electricity annually if all come online, about 50% more than the previous year across that range. At the midpoint, the total would exceed 2024 electricity use i...

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