In this gripping episode of AI Ascent with Dr. Jonathan Luckett, titled “The AI Furnace,” we uncover the hidden costs of the AI revolution by investigating the explosive rise of data centers across America. From water-starved towns in Georgia to gas-fueled generators polluting Memphis neighborhoods, we expose how the infrastructure powering artificial intelligence is straining communities, draining natural resources, and triggering environmental justice crises. With insight from Dr. Luckett and his AI co-host Silas, this episode challenges the narrative of unchecked innovation and asks a pressing question: how do we build the future without burning the world that holds it?