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Tech leaders Sam Altman of OpenAI and Satya Nadella of Microsoft are grappling with uncertainties in the power demand for AI technologies. Both CEOs discussed the complexities of securing sufficient power for AI deployment, which has become a greater challenge than obtaining the necessary compute resources. As data centers’ electricity demands increase, utilities’ generation capacities are lagging, prompting companies to explore alternative power solutions. Altman, who has invested in various energy startups, believes that more efficient AI could drive up overall power demand, despite fears of potential idled power plants if demand projections are not met.