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Google to Cut Data Center Power to Ease US Grid Strain

Google to Cut Data Center Power to Ease US Grid Strain

Google is making a deal to use less power for its AI computers when everyone else needs it most.

They have agreed with two power companies to scale back electricity use at their data centers when the demand is high.

This helps the power grid by not using so much power at once.

It also helps the power companies.

Google hopes to use less energy, helping with grid stability while growing its AI technologies.

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