July 16, 2026 | danielb7@mit.edu
The AI boom tests the limits of growth
An Axios feature on AI’s continued growth and its impact on energy consumption cites research from MIT economist Daron Acemoglu, who suggests that if energy infrastructure investment continues to outpace demand, the AI boom could eventually slow on economic grounds.
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