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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

Southern Company unit signs 25-year power deal with OpenAI

Southern Company's subsidiary said on Wednesday it ​has signed a ​25-year power supply agreement with OpenAI ​for a new project in Effingham County, Georgia.

AI's explosive growth is straining power grids, forcing utilities and tech giants ‌to negotiate ⁠who ⁠bears the cost and risk as data centers balloon in ​size.

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