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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

IEA chief says electrification remains the way forward despite AI investment jitters

SEOUL: The International Energy Agency's chief said on Thursday the shift toward electrification remained firmly backed by capital markets even as grid capacity and affordability challenges persist.

Asked about risks of over-investment in power infrastructure, including concerns over slowing artificial intelligence investment due to existential risk fears, IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol said electrification was "not a rose garden" but that the direction of travel was clear.

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