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Inside DataBank’s Third Wave: Kevin Ooley on Water, Power and What Happens After the A.I. Gold Rush

Kevin Ooley, the incoming CEO of DataBank, discussed the company's growth, challenges in water and power usage, and the broader impact of the AI boom on the data center industry. He highlighted DataBank's adoption of closed-loop cooling systems and its strategy for collaborating with utilities and local communities, including the establishment of a "tech zone" in Culpeper, Virginia. Ooley also addressed ongoing community pushback and the industry's supply-demand imbalance.