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The Almost-Crisis That Struck Virginia’s Power Grid
Category: Technology
Duration: 00:12:47
Publish Date: 2026-03-03 08:01:00
Description:

Last year, roughly 40 data centers in Virginia suddenly dropped off the power grid, threatening to crash the system. A WSJ exclusive from reporter Katherine Blunt details this growing threat to power grids as companies across the country build infrastructure to power the AI boom. Plus, WSJ reporter Sean McLain joins to discuss Amazon’s strategy for catching up in the AI race. Peter Champelli hosts. 


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