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Greg Abel sees AI and power demand driving Berkshire's next growth phase

This 'Insights' piece delves into how Berkshire Hathaway, under Greg Abel's vision, is gearing up for its next growth phase, largely driven by the burgeoning demand for Artificial Intelligence (AI). The report highlights the significant role AI infrastructure, particularly data centres, will play. This surge in energy demand is seen as a new opportunity for Berkshire Hathaway Energy. The story touches upon how data centres already represent a noticeable portion of energy consumption, with Iowa's load seeing an 8% contribution last year. This strategic outlook on AI and its power requirements is a key development in the US stocks market, underscoring the long-term narrative of AI growth and its impact on traditional energy businesses. Lumic's take suggests Berkshire's rising AI exposure validates the persistent AI story in the financial world.
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