AI-Driven Energy CRISIS: Why Are Mining and Data Centers Bringing Back Coal?

Artificial intelligence and data centers are triggering a new energy crisis, requiring colossal capacity that even Moscow already lacks. We'll discuss how the "green" agenda collides with the reality that coal-fired power generation is suddenly becoming the key solution for technological breakthroughs. Find out why coal is crucial for AI development, how energy companies are dividing the market, and which law will determine the future of Russia's entire electric power industry. Boris Martsinkevich will provide more details in his new video. 00:00 Energy Crisis for AI: 5 GW Shortage in Moscow? BRICS Forum Results: Green Energy vs. Overheating Economy 01:51 What do data centers require? Subsidized electricity for AI 02:36 The Main Problems of AI: How to Verify Answers? 03:33 Why Russia Doesn't Have a Law on Electric Power (Analysis of Federal Law No. 35) 04:27 Risks for the Unified Energy System of Russia: What will happen to prices? 05:44 The only alternative: In-house generation for data centers and AI 07:02 Will Coal Save AI? An Unexpected Solution to the Energy Crisis 08:45 How to Make Coal "Green": A Life Hack with Certificates 10:12 Clean Coal Technologies: Why Aren't They Used in Russia? 11:41 New fines and tariffs: Who will pay for thermal power plant waste? 13:14 Bottom line: To develop AI, go dig coal! 14:15 The Secret to SUEK's Success: How to Survive the Coal Industry Crisis 15:25 Putin on coal: Reserves will last for hundreds of years