Industry experts warn that slow US power grid expansion could stifle its AI boom and give China an edge, as China builds power infrastructure faster

Electricity costs may rise, impacting the affordability of AI services.

Industry experts warn that slow US power grid expansion, building at a quarter of the rate of a decade ago, could stifle its AI boom and give China an edge as China builds power infrastructure faster.

Based on limited preview — the full article may require a subscription

The US is struggling to build electricity lines quickly enough to support the AI boom. This slow expansion contrasts with China's faster infrastructure development, potentially creating a bottleneck for AI growth in the US and offering China a competitive advantage. The situation could lead to increased costs and delays for AI projects.