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Google agrees to curb power use for AI data centres

By Laila Kearney

Aug 5 2025 6:38AM

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Google agrees to curb power use for AI data centres

Google has signed agreements with two US electric utilities to reduce its AI data centre power consumption during times of surging demand on the grid when energy-intensive AI use outpaces power supplies. Utilities in the country have been inundated with requests for electricity for Big Tech's AI ...

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