2024-12-30 10:21:25.AIbase.14.3k
The Rise of AI Data Centers Raises Concerns for the US Power Grid
With the rapid development of artificial intelligence technology, companies are increasingly establishing data centers to meet the growing demand for computing power. However, a recent report from Bloomberg indicates that the swift expansion of these data centers may negatively impact the US power grid. According to data from one million residential sensors tracked by Whisker Labs, combined with market intelligence from DC Byte, Bloomberg found that over half of the households experiencing the most severe power fluctuations are located within 20 miles of significant data center activities. This suggests that