AI companies are building huge natural gas plants to power data centers. What could go wrong?

# AI's Growing Energy Problem Big tech companies like Meta, Microsoft, and Google are building massive natural gas power plants specifically to fuel their data centers—the computer farms that run AI systems—because AI requires enormous amounts of electricity. This bet could backfire if natural gas becomes more expensive or if regulations around fossil fuels tighten, leaving these companies stuck with expensive infrastructure they no longer need. The article raises concerns that these companies may have locked themselves into an unsustainable energy solution before exploring better alternatives.