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US grid operator may cut data center power to avoid blackouts
TechCrunch Data centers may face temporary power cuts to prevent blackouts on largest US grid
The operator of the largest US power grid said data centers may face temporary power cuts to prevent broader blackouts as construction accelerates.
Why it matters
Rapid AI data center construction is straining the electric grid enough that temporary power cuts are now being considered.
Latest brief · Jul 28, 2026