AI data centers strain U.S. power grids, risking disruptions to millions of homes.
The rapid expansion of AI data centers across the US is straining power grids and potentially disrupting electricity for millions of homes and cities. This could lead to billions in damages to appliances and aging power equipment, particularly in areas like Chicago and Northern Virginia’s "data center alley." Over 75% of distorted power readings occur within 50 miles of these centers, affecting both urban and rural areas.
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