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Data centers, which accounted for 4% of U.S. electricity usage two years ago, are projected to triple their consumption by 2028, placing significant strain on the power grid, particularly due to rising demand from AI technologies. In response, Georgia regulators have enacted rules to protect residential customers from increased costs, while expert Hari Vasudevan advocates for the adoption of AI to enhance grid resilience through dynamic load management and collaboration between utilities and tech companies. This call for modernization comes amid escalating storm damage costs linked to extreme weather events in recent years.