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OpenAI Launches Grid Protectors Initiative to Ease Data Center Power Demand During Peak Grid Strain

OpenAI launches 'Grid Protectors Program' to reduce data center electricity demand when the US grid is under strain

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OpenAI has launched its non-binding Grid Protectors initiative, designed to proactively curtail power demand from its data centers when the US electrical grid is under stress. The move aims to lessen the strain of data center energy consumption on power grids and mitigate local community pushback against data center expansion.

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