AI data centres are booming and stirring controversy. In this clip from Talking Sense, Gabriel Makin and Richard Tren break down the facts behind the headlines. From massive electricity and water use to widespread protests, people are worried — but are the fears justified? Richard explains how AI infrastructure is driving economic growth, Nasdaq highs, and trillions in investment, while environmental concerns are often exaggerated.

They also explore who’s really behind the opposition, including activist networks and foreign interests aiming to slow down the United States’s AI progress. Learn why AI data centres matter for technological innovation, economic prosperity, and the future of the free market, and why defending them is crucial despite the noise.