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Lauren E. Bridges on Fantasies and Realities of Digital Transformation and the Data Center Industry

New Books in Economics

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Navigating Digital Transformation and Environmental Impact

This chapter explores the challenges of energy consumption in the data center industry, examining innovative solutions like undersea data centers. It highlights the connections between digital technology supply chains and their environmental consequences, including the extraction of rare earth minerals and electronic waste. Additionally, it discusses the implications of surveillance technology on privacy and civil liberties, prompting critical conversations about consent and monitoring in private spaces.

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