MIT Technology Review Earns Finalist Spot for 2026 National Magazine Award in Reporting Category The MIT Technology Review has been named a finalist for a prestigious National Magazine Award in Reporting for its insightful investigation into AI's energy demands.

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"Data centers in the US used [..] ~ 200 terawatt-hours of electricity in 2024, roughly what it takes to power Thailand for a year. AI-specific servers [..] are estimated to have used between 53-76 terawatt-hours."

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