In this podcast, Roelof Opperman, founder of CogNovum, discusses the evolving role of data centres in supporting artificial intelligence within the real estate sector. He explains how AI's unique demands are reshaping data centre design, emphasizing the need for both training and inference centres with advanced cooling solutions to handle high-power densities. Opperman highlights the challenges of power availability, the importance of reducing carbon footprints through retrofitting, and the growing significance of data sovereignty laws. This conversation sheds light on the future of AI-specific data centres and their impact on the real estate landscape.

Original article posted January 7, 2025.