Book talk: Hyperscale, Big Tech’s Data Empires

Paris Marx discusses his book on the environmental and social impact of hyperscale data centers powering the AI boom.

Award-winning tech critic Paris Marx discusses his new book, Hyperscale, which traces the physical footprints of the digital world. He explores how hyperscale development has strained resources like energy and water in local communities. The talk is joined by Dr. Dan McQuillan, Senior Lecturer in Critical AI at Goldsmith's.