Why AI Data Centres Cost More Than France’s Economy

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AI is changing everything — but powering it comes at a jaw-dropping cost. Over $3 trillion is set to be spent on AI data centres globally by 2029, with tech giants like Microsoft, Google, and Amazon leading the charge. But what makes these data centres so special — and so expensive?  In this video, we break down why AI data centres are unlike anything before. From ultra-dense layouts packed with $4 million Nvidia chips to power surges equivalent to thousands of kettles turning on at once — the engineering behind AI’s future is mind-blowing.  We also explore the environmental impact, the energy race, and whether this massive investment is the future of tech — or just another bubble waiting to burst. WooGlobe Ref : WGA581007 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00What cost more than the entire French economy?

00:02AI data centers.

00:04And we're spending $3 trillion on them by 2029.

00:07That's right.

00:08Half of that $3 trillion goes into building these futuristic factories.

00:12The other half?

00:14Into hardware so powerful, it's reshaping our world.

00:17But what makes AI data centers so different from regular ones storing your selfies or emails?

00:23It's density.

00:24These centers cram ultra-expensive NVIDIA chips,

00:27costing $4 million a cabinet, as close together as possible.

00:32Why?

00:32Because even a billionth of a second delay between chips slows AI down.

00:37That's how sensitive and powerful these systems are.

00:40But packing them tight means unbelievable energy demands.

00:44Picture thousands of kettles switching on and off every few seconds.

00:47That's the kind of power spikes we're talking about.

00:50So now, tech giants like Microsoft, Google, and Amazon

00:53are investing in nuclear power and renewables just to keep up.

00:58But all this raises a serious question.

01:00Are we building the future?

01:02Or just another bubble with a fancy power bill?

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