AI is often described as a “virtual” technology, but every AI model ultimately runs on physical infrastructure. What do we miss when we talk about AI without talking about land, power, water, and minerals? What concerns do local communities raise about these? Join Osama Manzar, founder-director of nonprofit Digital Empowerment Foundation in conversation with Ananya Bhattacharya, South Asia reporter at Rest of World, to discuss all things AI data center construction, from extractivism to responsible development.When: Wednesday, August 19, 2026Time: 9 am ET / 1 pm UK / 6:30 pm ISTGoogle Meets: Google MeetWhat is the #1 thing you want to learn from this session?
The cost of building AI data centers
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Digital Empowerment Foundation explores AI data center environmental and social costs (land, energy, water, minerals, extractivism) in Aug 19 webinar with Rest of World. Infrastructure ESG footprint now shapes CTO budget and cloud vendor decisions.
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