Morning Drive | Hot Tech, Cold Water: Quenching AI’s Desert Thirst | Mira Business FM
Tim Elliott is joined in the studio by Dr Ali Muzaffar, Assistant Professor at Heriot-Watt University Dubai. As the UAE leads the global AI race, we often overlook the physical powerhouse behind every smart algorithm: the data center. Dr Muzaffar, a specialist in the intersection of AI and cybersecurity, explains why these massive facilities require vast quantities of water for cooling to prevent systems from overheating during intensive processing. We explore the challenge of balancing digital growth with the Gulf’s precious water resources.
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