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The proliferation of new technologies like crypto mining and AI is leading to a surge in power consumption, raising concerns about overstressed power grids and the utilization of natural resources. The lack of standard metrics and transparency from tech companies is hindering policy initiatives to address the crisis. The growing demand for electricity by data centers, coupled with the opaque resource disclosures, underscores the need for concerted government action. While tech companies are investing in energy solutions, the urgency for coordinated efforts to address this emerging crisis is evident.