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fromWIRED
1 week ago

X Data Center Fire in Oregon Started Inside Power Cabinet, Authorities Say

Data center fires are rare, with about two dozen well-known incidents over the past decade across thousands of facilities globally. However, the growing demand for generative AI is increasing the power needs of data centers, making them potentially more vulnerable to fires. The intense load from advanced computations can lead to overheating or malfunctions.
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fromwww.baltimoresun.com
10 months ago

Engineers examining Dali found loose cable that could have triggered blackout before Key Bridge destruction

The Dali's loose electric cable may have caused the power blackout leading to the Key Bridge collapse, resulting in six fatalities.
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