Canada's abundant hydroelectricity could be the key to powering the booming artificial intelligence servers and winning the global AI race, according to Eric Schmidt, former Google CEO. Schmidt emphasized that the US industry will need 90 additional gigawatts to support its data centers, equivalent to building 90 nuclear power plants.
Schmidt suggested that Canada's vast hydroelectric resources make it an ideal partner for the US in the AI race. However, he noted that the current trade war between the US and Canada, led by President Donald Trump, poses a significant challenge to their potential cooperation.
Canada's vast supply of hydroelectric power, as well as its nuclear, natural gas, and other energy sources, could support the growing demand for power. Nevertheless, the rapidly growing demand for energy to power AI servers poses a significant challenge to meeting the needs of the industry.
The potential partnership between the US and Canada could be crucial in driving innovation and growth in the AI sector. As the demand for energy continues to rise, finding sustainable and reliable sources of power will be essential for the future of AI development.
