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PJM Line Failure Sends 3.49GW Surge Across Regional Grid

A fallen transmission line sits before a regional grid and anonymous data-center campuses switching to backup power
TL;DR

X frames one fallen line as an AI verdict; the record shows a 3.49GW surge without a blackout while PJM settings, rules, and household costs remain unknown.

MSM Perspective

TechCrunch and Reuters emphasize synchronized data-center disconnection while preserving PJM's no-blackout and no-reliability-impact record.

X Perspective

TechCrunch on X frames one fallen line as an AI data-center verdict, not independent telemetry or proof that a proposed battery fix is sufficient.

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The Wire — July 25