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AI is a bigger energy vampire than many realized.
Not sure how much longer this system can go on like it is.
Turns out the infrastructure doesn’t appear to be fully in place to handle the demands placed on it by AI.
And this spells trouble for anyone depending on electricity.
You see, AI data centers are overwhelming U.S. power grids, distorting electricity quality.
It’s even endangering appliances, according to a Bloomberg report.
The issue, known as “bad harmonics,” causes erratic voltage spikes and dips.
This could lead to potential appliance damage and rising fire risks.
Data centers in some big cities are consuming massive amounts of energy powering the AI beast.
We’re talking the amount used by 10,000 residential homes.
That means we’re getting distortions and lower quality electricity. Not to mention that bit about increased fire risk.
Best to make sure you’re using surge protectors and ensure your home’s electrical system is up to date.
Also make sure your smoke alarms have fresh batteries.
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— Terri 🏴 (@River_City) January 1, 2025
Breitbart reports:
The rapid growth of AI data centers across the U.S. is not only straining power grids but also distorting the quality of electricity delivered to homes, threatening damage to appliances and increasing fire risks, according to an analysis performed by Bloomberg.
A recent report by Bloomberg claims that the explosive growth of artificial intelligence is putting an unprecedented strain on the U.S. power grid, and it’s not just about keeping the lights on. A new analysis by Bloomberg, using data from Whisker Labs and DC Byte, shows that the mushrooming of data centers to support AI is distorting the quality of electricity delivered to millions of homes across the country, especially in areas like Chicago and Northern Virginia’s “data center alley.”
The problem, known as “bad harmonics,” occurs when the normal flow of electricity in steady waves is disrupted, leading to erratic spikes and dips in voltage. Whisker Labs, which tracks power quality using roughly 1 million residential sensors, found that more than three-quarters of the worst-affected homes are within 50 miles of significant data center activity…
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