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2026-09-15
Data Centers and AI: Separating Hype from Reality with Domenico Ferrarowith Domenico Ferraro
In the latest episode of the Powering America Podcast, Bryan Hyde interviews Domenico Ferraro, an Associate Professor at Arizona State University's W.P. Carey School of Business. The discussion focuses on the implications of data centers and artificial intelligence, highlighting the balance between their potential benefits and the associated costs, particularly regarding electricity demand and labor market disruptions. Ferraro emphasizes the need for strategic investment and stakeholder coordination to harness the value of these technologies while addressing the economic challenges they present.
2026-04-28
William Beard of Goldwater Institute Talks Data Centers and Energy Policywith William Beard
In the latest episode of the Powering America Podcast, host Brian Hyde interviews William Beard, Municipal Affairs Liaison at the Goldwater Institute. Beard discusses the importance of data centers in modern society, their energy consumption, and the role of free market principles in shaping energy policy. He emphasizes the need for efficient resource use and addresses concerns about the environmental impact of data centers, including power and water usage. Beard advocates for the benefits of technology, including artificial intelligence, in improving lives and driving economic growth.
Notable quotes
“A data center is simply the ability to do that now, from your home or your business at your desktop.”
“We are literally in a new information age where you are required in order to do your job to operate in this 21st century.”
“The demand is not going to go away.”
“Data centers are not something that dropped in from outer space last week.”
“The most modern data centers that we've seen are actually losing less than 1% of water due to evaporation or use.”
“Just because there may be some negative consequences to utilizing that tool, if the upside of utilizing those tools means some people get to live a more healthy, productive and long life.”
“I'm very skeptical of doomsday scenarios, but I also am aware that historically this type of reaction has been the norm.”
“Concerns are valid because historically it remains true that technology can create winners and losers.”