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IEA data-center demand, live AI Act enforcement, and BLS's decade-ahead jobs map
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Fusion42 · 28 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The IEA projects global data-centre electricity demand will more than double by 2030 primarily due to AI server growth. The European AI Act enforcement began August 2026 with transparency and prohibited practice rules active, while many high-risk regulations phase in over coming years. The U.S. BLS projects slower overall job growth from 2024 to 2034 driven by AI productivity gains, with notable increases in computing and IT occupations despite declines in retail and office roles.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI Infrastructure.
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AI-driven energy demand is about to reshape grid investment priorities, and you need to factor this rising cost into your AI infrastructure plans now. The phased EU AI Act enforcement puts transparency rules live but defers harsh penalties, giving you a narrow window to adjust compliance without disruption.
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