Chamath Palihapitiya, a prominent venture capitalist and “All-In Podcast” co-host, has issued a warning to the leaders of top artificial intelligence (AI) labs, arguing that the technology sector is currently sitting on a dangerous ‘powder keg’ caused by mounting public and political opposition to physical data centres. According to Palihapitiya, the executive leadership leading cutting-edge AI development has failed to persuade citizens of the sector's merits and the community-level value of hosting infrastructure facilities.

"All-In" podcast co-host Chamath Palihapitiya says the AI industry has itself to blame for data centers becoming pariahs for many in the US.

Chamath Palihapitiya, a prominent venture capitalist and “All-In Podcast” co-host, has issued a warning to the leaders of top artificial intelligence (AI) labs, arguing that the…