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Data centers adapt to grid demands with AI-powered flexibility

MIT Technology Review · Jun 16, 2026 · 1 min read · Read original article →

Data centers adapt to grid demands with AI-powered flexibility

As the data center boom puts pressure on the grid, companies are turning to AI software to reduce energy consumption during peak demand. This approach could ease the bottleneck in getting new power plants online, allowing data centers to participate in the energy equation. Emerald AI’s Conductor system is being deployed in a new facility in Virginia, capable of adjusting power usage while ensuring critical jobs are completed.

💡 Key Takeaways

  1. Data centers can reduce energy consumption during peak demand with AI-powered flexibility.
  2. This approach could ease the bottleneck in getting new power plants online.
  3. Emerald AI's Conductor system is being deployed in a new facility in Virginia to test its effectiveness.

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