The Real Cost of Your AI Use: Inside a Power-Hungry Data Center

A sharp, eye-opening look at the hidden energy demand behind everyday AI use, this Wall Street Journal video explores how power-hungry data centers are reshaping electricity consumption in the U.S. It breaks down the real cost of generating AI content—down to a single video—and highlights why the rapid expansion of AI infrastructure could have major consequences for the grid, energy policy, and the future of tech. By: The Wall Street Journal, published at August 6, 2025.