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NEWS: Ex-Microsoft, BP execs unite on quick data center power

GridFree AI just emerged from stealth with $5 million and a bold pitch: Don’t wait for grid upgrades—build your own. If it works, hyperscalers may be able to bypass the grid entirely. (Axios)

  • The startup, founded by former execs from Microsoft and BP, wants to deploy modular “power foundries” that integrate gas power, battery storage, and cooling with computing infrastructure.