Why ‘data centers’ have become the target in America’s power debate

About this episode

The episode discusses the role of data centers in America's power debate amidst the rise of artificial intelligence and electrification.

Geopower, Energy Realpolitik with Todd Royal – Now the artificial-intelligence revolution has arrived. Manufacturing is returning to the US. Vehicles, heating systems, industrial equipment, and entire buildings are being pushed toward electrification. Yet instead of confronting the nation’s shortage of firm power, political leaders are looking for a new consumer to blame. That consumer is the data center...

People in this episode

Guest: Todd Royal

Topics covered

• data centers
• power debate
• artificial intelligence
• electrification
• energy policy

Keywords

• data centers
• power debate
• artificial intelligence
• electrification
• energy realpolitik

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: data center

Places: America

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