US data centres ‘are short six NYCs of electricity’
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US data centres do not have enough electricity. They are short by an amount equal to six times the power used by New York City, according to a new report.
Data centres are large buildings filled with computers. They store and process information for websites, apps and artificial intelligence (AI) tools. These centres need huge amounts of electricity to run and to stay cool.
The report says the shortage is a serious problem. Power companies are struggling to supply enough electricity for the rapid growth of AI.
Experts warn that without more power, new data centres cannot be built. This could slow down the development of AI in the United States.