Confronting the Environmental Impacts of Artificial Intelligence and Data Center Development

Data centers serve as the backbone of modern digital services, enabling everything from cloud computing and online transactions to streaming platforms and artificial intelligence (AI) applications. Data center designs incorporate advanced cooling systems, backup power, and in-house cybersecurity measures to ensure efficiency, reliability, and security. As data centers continue to grow in scale and complexity, their energy use and environmental footprint are also expanding.

Political Violence and Tolerance in Modern American Politics

In recent years, the US has experienced a rise in politically motivated violence targeted at politicians at all levels of government as well as poll workers, political activists, and even members of the public. The purpose of this event is to explore the causes and consequence of modern political violence in American politics. We will hear from two political scientists with expertise in public opinion and political psychology as we delve into the following questions. How is political violence different from other forms of violence and what are its causes?

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