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by benlivengood 219 days ago
Energy is only ~10% of world GDP whereas AGI might be 25-75% and if paired with advanced robotics would be closer to 100%.

Capital always chases the highest rate of return as well, and margins on energy production are tight. Margins on performing labor are huge.

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AI does need a ton of energy to function, so far. So there's that.