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The Vergeby Emma Roth
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OpenAI pitches data center power plants as a way to protect nearby areas

OpenAI pitches data center power plants as a way to protect nearby areas
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OpenAI announced it will pilot its Grid Protectors Program at a Georgia data center, promising to release up to 1,000 megawatts of power during emergencies to support local areas.

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  • •The company plans to pilot the Grid Protectors Program at a data center in Effingham County, Georgia.
  • •OpenAI promises to free up to 1,000 megawatts of power during extreme weather or emergencies.
  • •The released power is sufficient to run air conditioners in approximately 700,000 homes.
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