AI Data Centers in the U.S. Have Squeezed Output in Other Markets

Big tech firms in the U.S. are building numerous data centers, betting on massive AI-driven economic growth. However, the increased number of data centers has put extra strain on the electricity grid, leading to an average 7% rise in electricity bills in 2025, which has constrained output in other markets.—economist.com

Answer the following questions to check your understanding of the story.

Why is the price of electricity rising?

a) The constraint of non-AI firm growth decreases the demand for electricity.

b) The constraint of non-AI firm growth increases the supply of electricity.

c) The growing number of data centers increases the demand for electricity.

d) The growing number of data centers decreases the supply of electricity.

What is the effect of a rise in the price of electricity in markets other than AI markets?

The rise in the price of electricity, ________________.

a) decreases demand in markets that produce substitutes for electricity

b) decreases supply in markets that use electricity as a factor of production

c) decreases demand in markets that use electricity as a factor of production

d) increases demand in markets that produce complements of electricity

AI Data Centers in the U.S. Have Squeezed Output in Other Markets

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