Artificial intelligence power demands strain aging electrical grids

Rapid expansion of data centers is creating unprecedented electricity consumption, outpacing utility planning and transmission infrastructure upgrades by several years.

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AI wants electricity now. The electric grid needs years to catch up

Data center demand is surging, but utilities, electric transmission and grid connections can take years to meet the need

By Mia Osmonbekov

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Artificial intelligence power demands strain aging electrical grids

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AI wants electricity now. The electric grid needs years to catch up

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