OpenAI pitches data center power plants as a way to protect nearby areas

Summary

OpenAI announced it will pilot a "Grid Protectors Program" at an upcoming data center in Effingham County, Georgia. The company says the site could free up to 1,000 megawatts of power during extreme weather or emergencies, enough for air conditioners in about 700,000 homes. The announcement comes amid growing local opposition to data centers across the US.

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