Behind Flexible Computing

Discover how AI data centers can become virtual power plants that stabilize the grid and accelerate clean energy. Emerald AI's Ayse Coskun explains how.

Published:
October 19, 2025

The race to build smarter AI is crashing into a physical limitation: the power grid simply can't keep up with the energy demands of AI data centers. Emerald AI Chief Scientist Ayse Coskun reveals how data center energy management could turn this crisis on its head — transforming AI facilities into virtual power plants that help stabilize the grid and accelerate the clean energy transition. Learn why the technology driving unprecedented data center power consumption might be the only thing smart enough to solve it.