In order to satisfy AI's big energy demands, President Donald Trump wants data centers to connect directly to power plants. But his plan could face problems because of a wonky federal energy regulatory agency: the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. On POLITICO Tech, guest host Nirmal Mulaikal and POLITICO energy reporter Catherine Morehouse discuss why Trump could have trouble getting regulators on board with his plan and what’s at stake in the global AI race.

Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO and the author of Morning Energy.

Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.

Steven Overly is the host of POLITICO Tech.

Alex Keeney is a senior audio producer at POLITICO.

Kara Tabor is an audio producer for POLITICO.

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