Thursday, 8 May, 2025

AI Giants Urge U.S. Senate to Accelerate Energy Infrastructure and Unlock Government Data for AI Advancement

Leaders from major AI companies, including Microsoft, OpenAI, AMD, and CoreWeave, are set to testify before the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee, emphasizing the urgent need to modernize energy infrastructure and enhance access to government data to support AI development. Microsoft President Brad Smith highlighted that America's aging infrastructure is ill-equipped to meet the escalating electricity demands driven by AI advancements, manufacturing reshoring, and increased electrification.