Anthropic's AI data centers rely heavily on natural gas amid rising costs

Anthropic's recent IPO filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission highlights the company's reliance on natural gas to power its AI data centers, according to The Verge.

The company acknowledges that competition for electrical supply and suitable data center locations with adequate power is intense, with some planned centers depending on electricity generated by on-site natural gas turbines.

Anthropic's plans include leasing capacity from hyperscalers and a $50 billion expansion of data centers in Texas and New York, as reported by The Verge.

The US, a global hub for data centers, is preparing to build more fossil fuel generation capacity than in the past decade to meet the growing electricity demands of data centers.

Anthropic also recognizes a paradox where rising global temperatures, driven by fossil fuel use, could increase its operating costs, underscoring the environmental and financial risks tied to its energy choices.