Artificial Intelligence

AI has changed the world as we know it, and the race for AI dominance will determine who shapes the global order over the coming century. CSIS seeks to answer vital questions about the future of AI and its implications for warfare, U.S. national security, and the global economy.

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Photo: Nathan Howard/Getty Images

What’s at Stake in FERC’s Large Load Proposal?

With data center demand surging, FERC’s new large load proposal could redraw the line between federal and state power—and determine how quickly the U.S. grid can absorb AI-driven demand. The outcome may reshape how megawatt-scale loads connect to the grid nationwide.

Critical Questions by Aaron Yang, Ray Cai, Joseph Majkut, and Mathias Zacarias — December 9, 2025

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Jen Berlin
Vice President, Economic Security and Technology Department
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Daniel Byman
Director, Warfare, Irregular Threats, and Terrorism Program
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Benjamin Jensen
Director, Futures Lab and Senior Fellow, Defense and Security Department
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Matt Pearl
Director, Strategic Technologies Program