**AI vs. Bitcoin Mining: The Battle for Power**

New research suggests AI systems may now consume more energy than Bitcoin mining. While this could seem like a win for Bitcoin miners often criticized for their energy use, AI is emerging as a fierce competitor for electricity and equipment.

- **AI's Deep Pockets**: AI companies can outbid miners for power, offering up to 25 times more revenue per kilowatt-hour.

- **Energy Demands**: AI's energy needs are skyrocketing. A single ChatGPT query uses nearly 10 times the energy of a Google search.

- **Future Projections**: AI's energy consumption is expected to outpace Bitcoin mining by 2024.

Bitcoin miners are adapting, with some switching to AI to capitalize on higher profits. However, the competition for power is set to intensify.