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The competition for finite energy resources is fierce. Power prices are expected to remain high or possibly escalate due to this growth, even as government policies push for AI development as a national priority. The political narrative reveals a clash: on one side, many voters and local officials opposing the cost and environmental impact; on the other, powerful industry players and government agencies investing heavily in AI infrastructure, often socializing the costs onto consumers who are already economically strained.