Joshua Feinberg and Emily Newman discuss ChatGPT's impact on the data center industry and the broader tech landscape.
Emily notes the exponential growth of AI, particularly since the pandemic's easing, and highlights ChatGPT's influence, including its partnerships with major tech companies like Meta and Amazon.
Joshua observes that public awareness of data centers has surged, with even non-IT individuals now understanding their role.
The discussion also touches on the increased media attention on data centers and the associated challenges, such as power consumption, due to the rising demand for AI.
This video is excerpted from the podcast Ep. #32 Emily Newman, Marketing and PR Manager of NJFX | Data Center Go-to-Market Podcast.
Outline
Impact of ChatGPT on the Data Center Industry
- Joshua Feinberg highlights the timing of Emily Newman's entry into the industry, noting it was just months after ChatGPT's release, which significantly impacted the data center industry.
- Emily Newman discusses AI's exponential growth over the past year, emphasizing its ubiquity and influence on various sectors, including the data center industry.
- Emily reflects on the easing of the pandemic and the return to face-to-face interactions, which coincided with the rise of AI and hybrid work solutions.
- Emily mentions ChatGPT's partnership with major tech companies like Meta and Amazon, underscoring its power and influence on the industry.
Public Awareness and Media Coverage of Data Centers
- Joshua Feinberg notes the increased public awareness of data centers, contrasting it with the past when only IT professionals were familiar with them.
- He observes that data centers are now a common topic of discussion even in casual settings, such as family gatherings.
- Joshua points out that mainstream media, including Bloomberg and CNBC, are now extensively covering the data center industry, not just real estate investment trusts (REITs).
- The conversation highlights the growing importance of utility power and grid power issues in relation to the increasing demand for AI and data centers.
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