OpenAI plans Georgia pilot to free power during grid emergencies
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OpenAI said on Monday that it will pilot its Grid Protectors Program at a planned data center in Effingham County, Georgia, The Verge reported. The company says the site could free up to 1,000 megawatts of power during extreme weather or emergencies. It presents the proposal as a resource for utilities when local communities need electricity most. OpenAI also said it will work with policymakers and utilities on arrangements to reduce demand from future campuses when the grid is under strain. [1]
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