The President's Path: Trump and the AI data centre debate
About this episode
The episode discusses the significance of AI data centres in the context of the upcoming midterm elections and their environmental implications.
Sumi Somaskanda, Bernd Debusmann and Courtney Subramanian discuss how AI data centres are becoming an important issue for voters ahead of the midterms. They look at concerns about the energy use and environmental impact of these facilities, and why the Trump administration sees them as key to competing with China. Every weekend, The President’s Path explores the state of US politics - in Washington and beyond. We dig into the key issues shaping America and uncover what’s on the minds of those closest to power. You can contact us at: path@bbc.co.uk
People in this episode
Host: Sumi Somaskanda
Guests: Bernd Debusmann, Courtney Subramanian
Topics covered
- AI data centres
- midterm elections
- energy use
- environmental impact
- US politics
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Trump administration
Places: China
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