Canada is watching a new warning about AI and electricity grids closely.

The North American Electric Reliability Corporation warned that data centres cause strain on grids.

NERC issued a high alert about electricity grids and data centre risks.

Data centres use power for AI, cryptocurrency, and other tasks.

A spokesperson said Canada's grids face pressure from data centres.

Canada is watching the NERC alert and rising electricity demand.

Canada's grid is reliable, but faces pressure from data centres and growth.

Challenges are regional and tied to fast-growing areas.

Canada's diverse power supply helps it respond to pressures.

The government will release a paper on strengthening grid efforts.

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