OpenAI pitches data center power plants as a way to protect nearby areas
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OpenAI announced its Grid Protectors Program to pilot at a new data center in Effingham County, Georgia, promising to free up to 1,000 megawatts of power during emergencies, easing local grid strain. This initiative aims to address community concerns about data center energy use by offering power plants that utilities can call on in extreme conditions, while also partnering with Oracle and SoftBank on additional US data centers.
