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The Grid Can’t Catch Up

Updated: 2026.01.21

4 min read · Basic

AI Race

질주하는 AI

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Discussion Questions

In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.

여러분의 언어로 교재를 간단히 요약해 주세요.

What part of the reading resonated with you most?

이번 교재에서 가장 공감하는 내용은 무엇인가요?

Before reading this, did you think electricity could limit AI development? Why or why not?

이 글을 읽기 전에는 전기가 AI 발전을 제한할 수 있다고 생각했나요? 왜 그렇거나 왜 그렇지 않았나요?

Why is electricity no longer just a simple operating cost for AI companies?

왜 전기는 이제 AI 기업들에게 단순한 운영 비용이 아닌가요?

Do you agree that access to power is now a competitive advantage? Can you give another example?

전력에 대한 접근성이 이제 경쟁 우위라고 생각하나요? 또 다른 예를 들어볼 수 있나요?

Which energy source seems more realistic for the future—renewables or nuclear? Why?

미래를 생각했을 때, 재생에너지와 원자력 중 어떤 에너지원이 더 현실적이라고 보나요? 그 이유는 무엇인가요?

How could the growth of AI data centers affect local communities and electricity prices?

AI 데이터 센터의 성장이 지역 사회와 전기 요금에 어떤 영향을 미칠 수 있을까요?

If power shortages slow AI growth, is that a problem or a healthy correction?

전력 부족으로 AI 성장이 둔화된다면, 그것은 문일까요, 아니면 건전한 조정일까요?

Has this passage changed how you think about AI? Why or why not?

이 글이 AI에 대해 생각하는 방식에 변화를 주었나요? 왜 그렇거나 왜 그렇지 않았나요?

Q10

If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down.

궁금한 점이 있거나 수업 중에 얘기해 보고 싶은 질문이 있으면 적어주세요.

Expressions

massive

very large in size, amount, or degree

Ví dụ

The company made a massive investment in new technology.

Ví dụ

The storm caused massive damage across the city.

renewable

able to be replaced naturally and used again without running out

Ví dụ

Solar power is a renewable source of energy.

Ví dụ

Many countries are investing in renewable energy to reduce emissions.

acquire

to get or obtain something through effort, purchase, or learning

Ví dụ

She acquired new skills through online courses.

Ví dụ

The company plans to acquire a smaller startup.

infrastructure

the basic systems and structures needed for a society or organization to function

Ví dụ

Good infrastructure is essential for economic growth.

Ví dụ

The government is upgrading transportation infrastructure.

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