Just how much power will AI need?

The rise of agentic AI could supercharge the electricity demands of data centres, according to a September 23, 2026 Financial Times Technology report. The article examines how much power AI will need as autonomous systems that plan, execute multi-step tasks, use tools, and make decisions with minimal human oversight become more widespread.

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.