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Shixiang (Woody) Zhu, Assistant Professor of Data Analytics and Public Policy, Carnegie Mellon University

AI’s growing appetite for power is putting Pennsylvania’s aging electricity grid to the test

Can the electric grid meet data center demands without increasing risks for everyone who depends on it? Robert Nickelsberg/Getty Images News Collection

The rapid growth of data centers that support artificial intelligence is reshaping how electricity systems operate across the United States.

Pennsylvania is emerging as a key location in this shift, particularly around Pittsburgh. Access to existing infrastructure – such as repurposed industrial sites – the availability of skilled labor and a dense population make the region attractive to developers.

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