Energy Demand & Sources - Energy demand in America is spiking for the first time in a decade, partly due to data centers powering the AI boom [1] - The increased energy demand is leading to the burning of more fossil fuels [1] - Fusion energy is presented as a clean, safe, and virtually limitless alternative energy source, mimicking the sun's energy production [1] Fusion Energy Development - Challenges remain in making fusion energy commercially viable and cost-effective [2] - Progress has been made in building machines that demonstrate the feasibility of fusion [2]