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Colombia faces 5.4% firm energy deficit, blackout risk amid El Niño
La RepúblicaLO·CO·2 days ago
A new analysis from Agência Pública warns that surging electricity consumption from AI datacenters could drive up energy costs for consumers. The piece highlights the tension between AI growth and grid capacity, though it lacks specific data or policy proposals. The implication is that energy-intensive AI infrastructure may strain grids and pass costs to households.