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Keir Starmer's AI Opportunities Action Plan aims to boost the UK's economy through AI Growth Zones. However, the plan overlooks the high energy demands of AI technologies. Current electricity generation in the UK is declining, and projections indicate that electricity consumption could more than double by 2050. The National Energy Systems Operators predict significant increases in demand, exacerbated by AI, while the Royal Society warns that energy storage needs to expand drastically to support a renewables-heavy grid.