Data centers are huge structures. They hold computers and equipment that are the backbone of the digital age. They make possible the computational power and data storage needed to train AI models, store content, and operate the cloud-based services that many of us rely on. Some say that data centers and the innovations that come from them are key to solving huge issues facing the world right now. But data centers also prompt a lot of environmental concerns from pollution to massive water consumption. Today, we're going to talk about a new report that says big data centers run by huge companies like Amazon and Google could actually be good for the environment in a key way - they could use their power for good and become mobilizers of clean energy and updated grids. The report’s authors are Merritt Cahoon and Ian Hitchcock from the Deep Tech at Duke Initiative. 

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Yes, the Data Center Next Door Can Be a Good Neighbor

Sanford School @ Duke