# Just how much power will AI need?

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> Published: 2026-09-23 11:00:07+00:00

Home/NewsJust how much power will AI need?September 23, 2026Source: Financial Times TechnologyShare:Rise of agentic AI could supercharge the electricity demands of data centresShare this article:Get AI news in your inboxDaily digest of what matters in AI.SubscribeKey Terms ExplainedAgentic AIAgentic AI refers to AI systems that can autonomously plan, execute multi-step tasks, use tools, and make decisions with minimal human oversight.