Zuckerberg, Musk call for more AI data centres

Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk have emphasized the need for more AI data centers and power at a G20 meeting. According to Punch Nigeria and Punch, they highlighted the importance of job creation and addressing energy challenges.

Musk also spoke about the issue at a tech-focused G20 meeting in North Carolina, as reported by New Straits Times. He urged the G20 to be cautious when regulating tech and AI, suggesting that strict rules, like those in Europe, can hinder innovation.

Musk defended the construction of data centers to meet the needs of the AI revolution, citing a power shortfall in meeting AI needs. He also suggested that data center builders should pay their fair share of tax, but acknowledged that the technology world urgently needs the AI capacity provided by these centers.

Brief written by urgent.news from Punch Nigeria, Punch, New Straits Times — 3 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.