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Data centers may face temporary power cuts to prevent blackouts on largest US grid

The largest grid operator in the U.S. has announced plans to cut power to large data centers to prevent blackouts, starting next year. This measure will affect facilities with significant electricity consumption, including those supporting AI workloads.

Why it matters: This policy underscores the growing tension between the energy demands of data centers and the need to maintain grid reliability.

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