ThinkSet Magazine

Data Centers Explained

Winter/Spring 2026

The AI boom is transforming data center demand and creating new legal, regulatory, and energy challenges

Artificial intelligence and cloud computing are driving a surge in data center construction. Investors, utilities, and policymakers will grapple with the infrastructure, energy, and regulatory challenges shaping the next phase of digital infrastructure. View our infographic below for a detailed breakdown about how data centers work and why they are expanding.

 

The AI boom is transforming data center demand and creating new legal, regulatory, and energy challenges