Artificial Intelligence
Ten Things to Know About Data Centers
Led by: Deborah Stine
This opening session focuses on the often-overlooked physical infrastructure behind AI. Participants will explore how data centers work, why they matter for public policy, and what public servants should understand about energy use, location decisions, resilience, and community impact as AI-driven demand grows.
This workshop is part of an InnovateUS Series called Elephants in the AI Room
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