Building the best data centres starts with the foundation

Canada has the chance to lessen AI's carbon footprint through sustainable construction.

The question isn’t whether Canada can build data centres—it’s whether we can leverage our resources, talent and vision to build them better, and to set a global benchmark for the 21st century, writes Madison Savilow.Image courtesy of Pixabay/Brian Penny

Opinion

BY MADISON SAVILOW

January 23, 2025

Artificial intelligence already has a significant carbon footprint that will only grow as the technology continues to take off. As Canada positions itself as a leader in AI and digital innovation—with

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