The Download: energy transmission and US threats against Chinese AI

This is today’s edition of The Download , our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology.

The power line that could reshape New York’s grid is hitting snags During a heat wave on July 3, New York State’s grid imported enough electricity from Canada to meet about 9% of its total demand that day.

Some of that power shuttled in on a 339-mile power line stretching from Quebec to Queens. It opened in May and is officially the longest underground transmission line in North America.

It could provide up to 20% of New York City’s electricity demand, largely with abundant hydropower from Quebec.

One wrinkle: The line has been down for most of this month, and some experts are concerned about how drought will affect the power supply feeding it. Still, the line could help shape the future of our grid, if it can overcome these sorts of snags.

Read our story to understand how . —Casey Crownhart This story is from The Spark, our weekly climate tech newsletter. Sign up to receive it in your inbox every Wednesday.

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