Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The rush to support the booming AI industry has seen an explosion of data centres with increasing concerns about the impact they are having on the environment.
Data centres use large amounts of electricity and water as well as impacting communities where they are built.
Technology Adoption Consultant, Jayne Mather, tells TRT World’s Roundtable that the rush for countries to develop AI has been driven by “greed” without a long-term strategy.
#AI #technology #datacenter #artificialintelligence
Roundtable is a discussion programme with an edge. Broadcast out of London and presented by Enda Brady, it's about bringing people to the table, listening to every opinion, and analysing every point of view. From fierce debate to reflective thinking, Roundtable discussions offer a different perspective on the issues that matter to you. Watch it every weekday at 15:00 GMT on TRT World.
The rush to support the booming AI industry has seen an explosion of data centres with increasing concerns about the impact they are having on the environment.
Data centres use large amounts of electricity and water as well as impacting communities where they are built.
Technology Adoption Consultant, Jayne Mather, tells TRT World’s Roundtable that the rush for countries to develop AI has been driven by “greed” without a long-term strategy.
#AI #technology #datacenter #artificialintelligence
Roundtable is a discussion programme with an edge. Broadcast out of London and presented by Enda Brady, it's about bringing people to the table, listening to every opinion, and analysing every point of view. From fierce debate to reflective thinking, Roundtable discussions offer a different perspective on the issues that matter to you. Watch it every weekday at 15:00 GMT on TRT World.
