Street Talk: ML Power
Published: January 21, 2026
Duration: 11:09
In this episode, we bring you street talk on machine learning's energy demands and the Trump administration's $15 billion power plant proposal. We discuss the practical realities and challenges of powering large-scale ML operations.
Chapters
00:00 AI's Power Hunger
01:48 Trump Admin's Plan
10:07 Energy Source Debate
13:30 Accountability for Consumption
In this episode, we explore the Trump administration's proposal for tech companies to invest $15 billion in power plants to meet the surging electricity demands of AI and data centers. We also discuss its potential impact on America's power grid, consumer costs, and the...
Chapters
00:00 AI's Power Hunger
01:48 Trump Admin's Plan
10:07 Energy Source Debate
13:30 Accountability for Consumption
In this episode, we explore the Trump administration's proposal for tech companies to invest $15 billion in power plants to meet the surging electricity demands of AI and data centers. We also discuss its potential impact on America's power grid, consumer costs, and the...