Why does it matter?
AI taking one electricity unit in twelve makes power supply a permanent constraint on how far it can spread.
Direct quote
For 2050, these jump to 8.0% (unconditional), 5.0% (slow), 8.3% (moderate), and 15.0% (rapid). AI experts and superforecasters anticipate somewhat higher electricity usage in 2050 under the rapid scenario, both forecasting 19.5%.
Forecasting Research Institute