AI's hunger for power sparks US private gas plant boom
US tech companies are increasingly constructing their own gas-powered plants to support the growing demand for AI data centers, with around 60 facilities planned to generate a total of 97 gigawatts by the early 2030s. This shift could lead to over 200 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually, equivalent to emissions from more than 46 million gasoline-powered cars. Critics argue that these plants contribute to significant air pollution and climate change, urging a reconsideration of this trend amid rising environmental concerns.