The AI revolution isn't just about algorithms; it's fundamentally reshaping the physical world of data infrastructure. In this episode of Uplink, host Michael Reid is joined by Gavin Dudley, VP of Sales at Macquarie Data Centers, to explore how AI is turning the data center industry upside down.

Gavin shares his expert view on why data centers have suddenly become the "rockstars of tech infrastructure." We dive into the practical shifts happening on the ground, from the move away from generic facilities to purpose-built environments designed for AI's unique demands. You'll learn why advanced liquid cooling is becoming essential to handle the heat from dense AI computations and, as Gavin puts it, why "plumbers are going to rule" tomorrow's data centers.

The conversation also covers the critical role of data sovereignty in a world where AI models are invaluable business assets, and how a new tiered hierarchy of data centers is emerging for training, inference, and edge deployments. The episode offers a clear look at the strategic thinking and engineering shifts required to build and manage the infrastructure of tomorrow.

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