A series of warnings from the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) highlights an alarming rise in blackout risks across the continent, particularly in the U.S. NERC reports that explosive demand growth, primarily driven by artificial intelligence and data centers, places more than half of the U.S. at high risk of power shortages in the upcoming decade. The report indicates that the relentless energy demands from AI could push the electricity grid to its limits, with projections estimating the U.S. electricity demand could surge to record highs in the near future. As utility companies scramble to meet this soaring appetite for power, regulatory bodies stress the urgent need for new energy resources and infrastructure improvements to secure a stable energy future.