AI Needs Power: Duke Energy CIO on Fueling the Future of Data Centers
Update: 2025-10-16
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What happens when the CIO responsible for powering AI also has to manage its energy demands?
Richard Donaldson, SVP & CIO of Duke Energy, joins Technovation to discuss the unique position utilities now face: supporting exponential growth in data center power needs while simultaneously using AI to optimize grid performance, customer experience, and internal operations.
In this episode, Richard and Peter explore:
- The intersection of AI and national energy infrastructure
- How one data center can require as much power as a nuclear reactor
- Strategies for responsible AI rollout and internal enablement
- Customer journey innovation in a highly regulated industry
- Why the utility CIO role is now central to digital transformation
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