The White House has unveiled a sweeping executive order designed to accelerate the development of power-hungry AI data centers by streamlining federal permitting and prioritizing energy infrastructure. The directive, issued July 23, 2025, underscores the growing intersection of artificial intelligence and energy policy, as surging electricity demand from computing facilities strains grids and reshapes power generation planning.

Tesla is nearing completion of a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cell factory in Nevada, with Elon Musk calling the project essential for America’s energy future and warning of policy threats to clean energy growth. Tesla’s new facility in Sparks, Nevada, marks a major milestone for domestic battery production.

The relationship between President Trump and Elon Musk — once marked by a shared focus on innovation and American industry — has unraveled in recent weeks, triggered by a series of policy moves and public clashes over electric vehicles, clean energy subsidies, and broader budget priorities.

As artificial intelligence reshapes industries and societies, the need for electricity to power data centres is rising fast. A new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) shows that supplying power to these facilities will require more than 1,000 TWh annually by 2030 — more than double today's levels.

A new IEA report finds that AI and data centres could nearly double electricity demand by 2030. Explore the trends, regional outlook, and what it means for the energy system.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has unveiled a revised plan to support the UK car industry in its shift to electric vehicles (EVs), promising more flexibility under the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate and confirming key phase-out dates for petrol and diesel cars.

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit, held on February 10 and 11, 2025, at the Grand Palais in Paris, brought together world leaders, tech CEOs, researchers, and civil society representatives to shape the future of AI. The summit focused on governance, innovation, economic impacts, and the environmental consequences of AI's rapid expansion.

The release of DeepSeek AI’s R1 model has sent ripples across the AI industry, prompting a wave of reactions from global leaders in technology, business, and politics. From praise for its affordability to concerns about export controls and open-source dominance, this groundbreaking model has become a flashpoint in the ongoing AI race between China and the United States. Here's what key figures and organizations had to say.

As AI grows more powerful, so does its energy appetite—raising urgent questions about sustainability. Enter DeepSeek, an AI designed not just for performance but for energy efficiency. DeepSeek has the potential to set a new standard for the AI industry and reshape how we think about AI's power requirements in the future.

The UK government has unveiled plans to interweave artificial intelligence (AI) with energy policy, signaling a bold approach to addressing the dual challenges of escalating energy demands and transitioning to clean energy. Central to this vision is the creation of a dedicated AI Energy Council, co-chaired by the Science and Energy Secretaries.

The UK government has revealed an ambitious plan to position artificial intelligence (AI) at the heart of its strategy for national renewal. The initiative, unveiled by Prime Minister Keir Starmer on January 13, 2025, outlines a comprehensive vision to harness AI's transformative power for economic growth, job creation, and public service reform.

The UK government has launched a consultation aimed at restoring the 2030 phase-out date for new petrol and diesel cars, signaling renewed commitment to transitioning to zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs). Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander unveiled the initiative on December 24, calling on the automotive and charging industries to shape the country’s clean energy future.