AI data centers turn to jet engines for fast power in Arizona

A facility at Pinal Air Park in Arizona is removing jet engines to repurpose them for electricity generation, reportedly to meet the rapid power demands of AI data centers. The approach is drawing criticism from environmental groups over emissions and sustainability. The scale and commercial viability remain unclear, but it signals a novel, potentially high-emission stopgap in the race for AI power.

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