The expansion of data centers is having serious effects on the US grid, with three-quarters of highly distorted power readings occurring within 50 miles of sites with significant data center activity.
That threatens home appliances and aging energy infrastructure, and increases fire risks.
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Bloomberg.com
AI Needs So Much Power, It’s Making Yours Worse
There’s a strong link between proximity to AI data centers and higher levels of distorted power in residential areas