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Energy leaders: AI is the next space race, and U.S. is playing catch up

At an Operation Gigawatt Summit in Utah, industry leaders warned that the U.S. is falling behind China in the AI "space race" due to stagnant energy production, which is crucial for powering data centers. They highlighted growing public opposition and slow permitting processes as hindering necessary infrastructure development. Experts called for increased energy supply, infrastructure upgrades, and improved community engagement to secure the nation's AI future.