Is AI really coming for your job, or is this justanother hype cycle. AI requires compute, energy, and training pipelines. Training GPT-4 level models can use ~1,000 MWh—enough to power 90 U.S. homes for a year.

Investor sentiment drives valuations. Nvidia’s P/E >40 vs. S&P 500 avg ~20 shows hype is baked in.

Regulation: SEC disclosures require firms to report AI risks; FTC investigates deceptive AI marketing. Energy regulators flag grid strain as adoption accelerates.