How $31 Trillion In Datacenters Get Built By 2050 — With Dallas Dolen
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Dallas Dolen is the TMT leader at PwC. Dolen joins Big Technology to discuss PwC’s projection that global AI infrastructure investment could reach $31 trillion through 2050. Tune in to hear why he believes surging compute demand can outrun efficiency gains, and how the world could generate enough power to support the buildout. We also cover international competition for data centers, growing political opposition, AI’s consumer opportunity, and whether today’s models are already powerful enough to transform business. Hit play for a wide-ranging look at what it will actually take to build the infrastructure behind the AI boom. 0:00 The $31 Trillion AI Infrastructure Boom 3:34 Won’t AI Get More Efficient? 7:15 Where Will All The Power Come From? 10:03 The Global Race To Build Data Centers 14:07 How AI Is Breaking Language Barriers 16:12 Will We Really Spend $31 Trillion? 21:31 Why Are Data Centers So Unpopular? 25:58 Does Tech Need A Data Center Spokesperson? 29:23 Can Consumer AI Change The Narrative? 31:57 What If AI Progress Stopped Today? 36:22 Would Slowing AI Actually Help Adoption? 37:39 Final Thoughts