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title: "AI shift drives surge in data center construction, energy demand to double by 2030"
date: 2026-09-13
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description: "AI shift drives surge in data center construction, with Anthropic leading at 82.5% YES for having the best AI model by October 2026."
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# AI shift drives surge in data center construction, energy demand to double by 2030

AI shift drives surge in data center construction, with Anthropic leading at 82.5% YES for having the best AI model by October 2026.

*Published: 2026-09-13*