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A July 6, 2024 poll by Zhou Zhihao showed that there are more people who do not support a non-nuclear homeland than those who do, indicating a lack of social consensus. The Legislative Yuan's Education Committee will review the amendment to the 6th article of the 'Nuclear Reactor Facility Regulation Act' on Wednesday, discussing issues of nuclear extension and potential power shortages. The KMT think tank pointed out in a report from June that the 2025-2028 AI boom period after the non-nuclear phase-out would be the biggest test due to the increased electricity demand for AI training and inference on processors, especially for semiconductor production. Questions arise on how the government will guarantee no power outages during peak evening hours. The think tank raised concerns about the growing electricity demand in the electronics and power equipment manufacturing industry, with future AI needs potentially causing shortages. It emphasized the importance of assessing AI electricity consumption and potential energy crises after 2025.
Source: YAHOO