Data center tweaks could unlock 76 GW of new power capacity in the U.S.

A study proposes data centers could alleviate AI-related electricity demand concerns through demand response programs. By briefly limiting power usage to 90% of maximum, 76 gigawatts of capacity could be freed in the U.S., exceeding global data center usage. This can be achieved through flexible computing tasks and alternative power sources. Some companies are already adopting such strategies to mitigate potential AI server power shortages.