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OpenAI to pilot 'Grid Protectors Program' at Georgia data center

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OpenAI announced Monday it will pilot its Grid Protectors Program at an upcoming data center in Effingham County, Georgia, promising to free up to 1,000 megawatts of power for nearby areas.

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  1. 2026-11-02 18:01 · The Verge AI
    OpenAI pitches data center power plants as a way to protect nearby areas

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