Rise of the AI Economy: The Impact of Data Centers on Society (hybrid)

When

Thursday, October 22, 6 PM to 8:45 PM

Where

UVA Northern Virginia—Fairfax Campus
8095 Innovation Park Drive, Fairfax, Virginia, 22031

Price

Free

Join In-Person or Virtually, Free, and Open to All The explosive growth of artificial intelligence has transformed data centers into critical infrastructure for the modern economy. Across Virginia and around the world, investment in data centers is reshaping energy systems, regional economic development, workforce needs, public policy, and the future of innovation. This conversation will explore the forces driving unprecedented demand for data infrastructure and examine the opportunities and challenges that accompany its expansion.Drawing on expertise in artificial intelligence, data science, ethics, and technology policy, the panel of knowledge leaders, moderated by Greg Fairchild, Dean of UVA Northern Virginia, will discuss how data centers are influencing economic competitiveness, sustainability, national security, and responsible AI development. Discover a multidisciplinary perspective on one of the most consequential technology and infrastructure trends of our time.

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