Amanpour and Company

October 8, 2025

Israeli journalist Nir Hasson discusses what he calls the "October 8th Surprise." Venezuelan opposition leader David Smolansky reacts to U.S.-Venezuela tensions. Former Biden official Juan Sebastian Gonzalez responds to Smolansky's assessment. Investigative reporter Hannah Beckler unpacks the unseen toll of AI data centers' explosion in the U.S.

America’s AI Data Center Boom — And Its Unseen Toll

18m 6s

The White House is telling Silicon Valley to "Build, baby, build," urging companies to invest tens of billions of dollars into AI data centers across the country. But while these investments may appease President Trump, they are causing major issues for surrounding communities — as well as for climate change. Hannah Beckler, investigative reporter at Business Insider, joins Hari to discuss.

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