What Happens When A Data Center Comes To Town?
5/16/202612 min
The AI revolution isn’t just happening online anymore. It’s arriving in towns across America — in the form of massive data centers, new transmission lines, and warehouse-sized buildings that consume enormous amounts of electricity.Supporters say these projects will fuel economic growth and help America stay ahead in the AI race. Critics warn about rising energy demands, water use, and the growing influence of Big Tech on local communities.On this episode of Morning Wire, energy analyst Mark Mills explains what’s really driving the data center boom, why AI requires so much infrastructure, and how the race for artificial intelligence is beginning to reshape America itself. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.- - -Ep. 2790- - -Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3- - -Today's Sponsors:Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit https://JoinADF.com/WIRE or text 'WIRE' to 83848 to learn more.Fast Growing Trees - Visit https://fastgrowingtrees.com to get 20% off your first purchase when using the code WIRE at checkout.- - -Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacymorning wire,morning wire podcast,the morning wire podcast,Georgia Howe,John Bickley,daily wire podcast,podcast,news podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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John Bickley· Host0:29
[upbeat music] In towns across America, the AI boom is no longer some abstract story out of Silicon Valley. It looks more like acres of land, new transmission lines, and warehouse-sized buildings, and a question many communities are suddenly asking: What happens when a data center comes to town?
Georgia Howe· Host0:50
Supporters say these projects bring jobs, tax revenue, and a chance for America to stay ahead in the race for artificial intelligence. But critics worry about the power bills, water use, noise, and whether small towns are being asked to trust Big Tech with too few answers.
John Bickley· Host1:04
To help separate the reality from the fear, today we're joined by Mark Mills, founder and executive director of the National Center for Energy Analytics and author of The Cloud Revolution.
Georgia Howe· Host1:15
I'm Georgia Howe with Daily Wire executive editor John Bickley, and this is a weekend episode of Morning Wire.
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