6 September 2026

Musk warns G20 of 15-gigawatt power shortage for AI by 2027

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  • Elon Musk told G20 leaders that countries need to build more data centers to meet growing AI power demands.
  • Musk cited a consensus estimate showing a 15-gigawatt power shortfall expected in 2027 specifically for AI chip operations.

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