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A major turning point in Hansen’s analysis is the impact of artificial intelligence (AI). AI is described as a revolutionary technological breakthrough, comparable in importance to the industrial revolution, yet it demands enormous amounts of electrical power—far more than current renewable solutions can reliably provide. Pioneers of AI argue that achieving technological preeminence will necessitate building colossal nuclear or coal plants—100 gigawatt facilities—destined to operate at far higher levels of capacity than most renewable sources.