In a bid to address the U.S. electrical grid's bureaucratic challenges, Google has teamed up with PJM and Tapestry to deploy AI models aimed at expediting the application process for new power connections. The initiative comes amidst a surge in demand for electricity driven by AI technologies, with 2.6 terawatts of generating capacity waiting for approval nationwide. PJM, which oversees the grid in the mid-Atlantic region, faces a backlog of over 3,000 active connection requests. The collaboration seeks to enhance data verification and improve integration of renewable energy sources, a key concern as the grid shifts towards cleaner power.