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Biden admin's $2.2 billion for power grid 'upgrade' will fund empowerment of artificial intelligence for surveillance state

Biden admin's $2.2 billion for power grid 'upgrade' will fund empowerment of artificial intelligence for surveillance state

This project sounds good on the surface but will do little to truly improve the reliability or security of the grid. It will supply AI with the power needed to surveil everyone 24/7

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The U.S. Department of Energy is allocating $2.2 billion in grants for upgrades of the power grid to make it more resilient to extreme weather events and accommodate more renewable energy.

Oilprice.com reports that the jolt of federal funding will add to private-sector financing to support eight grid upgrade projects across 18 states.

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