Energy supply could be the biggest obstacle to the development of artificial intelligence in Europe
In recent years, Europe has invested billions in the development of artificial intelligence (AI) and the construction of supercomputers. However, experts believe that in the technological race, the deciding factor will not only be the quality of software and models, but also the state of electrical grids.
Operating artificial intelligence, especially running high-performance server farms, requires an extremely high amount of energy. For Europe to keep pace with global competitors such as the United States or China, stable and affordable electricity is essential.
This issue is also of key importance for Hungary, as the country's industrial development and digitalization are also closely linked to the security of energy supply. Modernizing domestic grids is essential to ensure that we can provide a suitable environment for modern technological investments in the future.
Experts warn that if energy supply cannot keep up with technological development, it could slow down innovation. Due to the lack of adequate infrastructure, companies will find it more difficult to use the latest AI solutions, which could cause a competitive disadvantage for European economies in the long run.
Overall, the technological success of the future depends not only on researchers and developers, but also on the development of electricity grids. In the coming years, energy policy decisions will be at least as decisive in the AI race as the software developments themselves.