FTM 513: AI’s Power Problem

FTM 513: AI’s Power Problem

July 8, 2026 · 36 min

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Jerry Robinson explores the overlooked investment theme of electricity in the AI revolution and discusses various investment opportunities related to energy.

Artificial intelligence may feel like it lives in the cloud, but the cloud runs on electricity. In this episode of Follow the Money, Jerry Robinson explores one of the most overlooked investment themes of the AI revolution: power. In Segment One, Jerry explains why exploding demand from AI data centers is creating new challenges for the electric grid and why electricity may become one of the defining bottlenecks of the next decade. Then, in Segment Two, he examines several investment themes that could benefit from this trend, including nuclear power, uranium, natural gas, electrical infrastructure, and data center cooling. Rather than chasing headlines, Jerry explains how disciplined investors can build a watchlist and identify opportunities as they emerge. Topics discussed include: • Why AI is becoming an energy story • The growing demand for electricity from AI data centers • Nuclear power vs. uranium: understanding the difference • Natural gas as a bridge fuel for AI growth • Grid modernization and infrastructure opportunities • Why investors should focus on trends instead of hype Visit FollowtheMoney.com for Jerry Robinson’s latest market insights, investing tools, trading…

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