US Data Centers to Drive Record Power Use, Raising Grid Concerns
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US regulators warn that the rapid growth of data centers, especially for AI and cryptocurrency mining, poses a significant risk to electric grid stability due to their unpredictable power demands and sensitivity to voltage swings, with recent outages highlighting the need for better integration and energy management solutions.
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