Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-01-06 17:05Core Insights - The Midwest grid operator announced a partnership with Microsoft to ensure the massive power supply needed for artificial intelligence [1][2] - This collaboration reflects the increasing cooperation between the tech industry and the power sector, driven by the rising electricity demand from high-energy data centers [1][2] - The partnership aims to enhance grid efficiency through AI technology, similar to Google's previous collaboration with PJM Interconnection [1][2] Group 1 - The partnership involves the application of Microsoft technology within the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) grid, which serves 42 million people across 15 states and Manitoba, Canada [1][2] - The technology will focus on predicting and addressing weather-related grid failures, transmission line planning, and accelerating certain grid operations [1][2] - The Vice President and Chief Information and Digital Officer of MISO emphasized the importance of improving grid efficiency amid a diversifying energy structure and growing electricity demand [3] Group 2 - The announcement did not include any financial details regarding the partnership [3]