Utilities adopt AI for grid management, but auditing concerns limit rollout

U.S. utilities are deploying artificial intelligence to forecast demand and prioritize maintenance as power consumption rises, but gaps in explainability and auditability are slowing wider adoption across the sector.

First covered Oct 22, 2026 · 9:15 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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19d Utility Dive Utilities turn to AI to manage rising power demand — from AI — Applications include maintenance prioritization and demand forecasting, but AI outputs that are uneven, or those that can’t be audited, constrain broader…

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