4 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.
- The warning suggests current infrastructure cannot supply enough electricity to run the AI systems companies plan to deploy.
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Elon Musk called on countries to build data centers at the G20, warning that there will be a significant power shortfall next year with a consensus estimate of 15GW shortfall in 2027 for AI chips.