The AI industry is turning to an old energy favorite to bring its data centers online fast

A natural gas plant in Garden City, Texas. Spencer Platt/Getty Images The AI industry is driving a surge in energy demand to power its data centers. AI companies are finding the fastest way to get that power is by using natural gas. As a result, after years of progress to prioritize renewables, natural gas is making a comeback. As AI companies race to secure power for their data centers, natural gas is having a moment. Data centers are growing bigger and more power-intensive. They are being...