AI power usage to hit 165–326 TWh by 2028
Decentralized Infrastructure Allows America to Compete on AI—Greg Osuri (Crypto World Daily)
“In 2024, US data centers use 200 terawatt hours of electricity, enough to power Thailand for a year. The same estimate holds that by 2028, AI power usage is predicted to reach between 165 and 326 terawatt hours annually, enough to power 22% of US households.” — 00:00:46
Context: Quantified forecast grounding his claim that AI workloads are pushing energy and compute systems beyond their limits.