tech π‘ Musk's power warning hits India's AI plans
Elon Musk pointed out that global AI ambitions are heavily dependent on stable electricity supply. India aims to build a massive AI and data centre ecosystem, with IT load potentially reaching 16 GW by 2030. Deloitte projects capacity will grow from 1.5 GW in 2025 to 8-10 GW by 2030 due to AI growth. This expansion puts major pressure on India's power, water, and infrastructure systems. The focus must now shift to sequencing renewable energy alongside demand for sustainable scaling. β‘