Big tech firms partner with geothermal startups to power AI data centers, facing challenges from oil majors.

Big tech firms like Meta and Google are teaming up with geothermal startups to power their AI data centers, driven by the high energy demands of artificial intelligence. This shift towards clean energy faces challenges from oil majors promoting natural gas, despite geothermal being seen as a faster and more reliable carbon-free option. High upfront costs and long approval times hinder geothermal projects, though bipartisan support and government incentives are boosting the sector.

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