The rapid growth of artificial intelligence has brought undeniable advancements. From chatbots to complex data analysis, AI is reshaping industries and everyday life.

Beneath the surface, however, a critical issue threatens to disrupt more than just innovation: power shortages. AI’s insatiable appetite for energy, coupled with the unique demands of its computing infrastructure, is pushing the limits of America’s aging power grid.

Training AI models requires immense computational power. This is achieved through modern GPU clusters designed to handle staggering amounts of data, but these clusters demand synchronized power surges that can reach hundreds of megawatts at a single location. This kind of concentrated energy use isn’t just rare — it’s unprecedented.

To train AI models effectively, GPUs must communicate with one another at lightning speeds. This requires the processors to be housed together, often in a single centralized location. Such centralization creates a ripple effect. Power demands become concentrated rather than spread across regions, and the grid, designed for more predictable and dispersed energy use, struggles to keep up.

The rapid load variations caused by AI clusters also create harmonic distortion, further complicating power delivery. Harmonic distortion disrupts the quality of electricity flowing through the grid, affecting everything from household appliances to industrial systems. With no option to........

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