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OpenAI introduces program to reduce AI data center energy demand during peak hours

Artificial intelligence developer implements load shedding to ease pressure on electrical grids

By GPU Data Hub Desk · GPU Data Hub·Editorial standards··United States
OpenAI introduces program to reduce AI data center energy demand during peak hours

OpenAI has launched a demand-management initiative dubbed the Grid Protectors Program to curtail electricity consumption across its computing infrastructure during times of peak grid stress. The scheme adapts established industrial load-shedding practices to reduce data centre power intake when networks are strained.

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