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AI Data Centers Threaten Power Grid | Toronto News
AI data centers are straining North America’s power grid, triggering urgent warnings from grid regulators. These massive facilities—alongside crypto mining—are consuming vast amounts of electricity, and their protective systems could destabilize the grid if they all react simultaneously to minor power fluctuations. Cities like Toronto and Hamilton are responding with new zoning proposals and moratoriums to assess environmental and infrastructure impacts. While Canada’s affordable energy and cool climate attract these facilities, their rapid growth risks skyrocketing electricity costs and grid…
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