Join Azeem Azhar at SXSW for a deep dive into one of the most pressing — and surprising — intersections of our time: AI and energy. In this talk, he challenges the conventional wisdom that AI’s electricity consumption will doom us to new fossil-fuel plants and irreversible climate damage. Instead, he offers a nuanced and optimistic roadmap, revealing how AI’s expanding energy demands can fuel massive investments in cleaner, more efficient power systems. Through practical real-world examples, groundbreaking data, and a vision that combines both technological prowess and economic realism, Azhar shows why this emerging synergy between AI and clean energy isn’t just possible — it might be our best shot at building a more prosperous, sustainable future for everyone.