South Korea’s AI ambitions clash with renewable energy reality

South Korea has set goals to become a leading artificial intelligence hub. The government plans to power AI data centers with renewable sources such as solar and wind. Analysts in Korea JoongAng Daily contend that this vision is more illusion than reality. They point to the intermittency of solar and wind generation as a major obstacle. Existing energy infrastructure still depends heavily on fossil fuels. The gap between AI compute demand and renewable supply could slow progress. Policymakers may need to reconsider the balance of energy strategies. Observers will watch how the country aligns its AI roadmap with sustainable power.