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Some private-investment firms are hesitating to back dedicated power supplies for data centres running AI systems, according to the Wall Street Journal. The concern is that technical hurdles and strict reliability demands could leave behind-the-meter power developers facing hefty penalties.
Why it mattersThe archived article says grid-connection backlogs are pushing large technology companies to seek other power sources. That makes the hesitation a useful reality check: finding power for AI infrastructure is not simply a matter of building a new supply beside the servers.
Discuss: Should data-centre operators accept the risks of building dedicated power supplies, or wait for grid connections even if that slows expansion?
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