The World Needs AI, But There's a Problem

There's no denying data centers play a critical role in society, with every text, web search and medical scan flowing through these giant buildings. Now AI has turbocharged their demand, along with the electricity that powers them. With utilities rushing to keep up and popular opposition to these behemoths growing, the latest tech revolution may be in for a rough ride.

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00:00 - 1:08 Intro
1:08 - 2:26 Living next to a data center
2:26 - 3:03 How Virginia became a global data center hotspot
3:03 - 3:47 Evolution of data centers
3:47 - 6:06 Inside a data center
6:06 - 7:13 Virginia land use
7:13 - 9:48 Data center opposition
9:48 - 11:04 Global power demand and supply
11:04 - 12:43 Impact of AI on data center demand
12:43 - 14:09 The future of data center development

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Post from Bloomberg on April 22, 2025

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