Adding capacity isn't free either, in particular on environmental costs and/or additional risks. We haven't been trying to reduce consumption for a few decades now just to be cute, the tradeoff just wasn't worth it.
Maybe it is? The US has ample land and money to build out clean energy, there’s zero excuse not to be adding capacity.
It’s literally the governments job to build out the infrastructure for society to thrive. Don’t blame technology for getting better, blame the government for not doing their job.
The money part doesn't ring true given the current US political climate. That's not the president you elect when your future looks bright.
> society to thrive
Does society thrive on AI though ? And is the technology better ?
Those are real questions. My answers would be no, we have better use for our resources. If we need to sacrifice for something, at least be it worth it.
Adding capacity isn't free either, in particular on environmental costs and/or additional risks. We haven't been trying to reduce consumption for a few decades now just to be cute, the tradeoff just wasn't worth it.