The AI boom is putting new pressure on American universities, which own land that can be worth far more for AI infrastructure than for education. George Washington University sold its Virginia campus to Amazon for $427 million, located in the heart of « Data Center Alley, » one of the world’s largest concentrations of data centers. The University of Michigan is developing a $1.25 billion high-performance computing center in Ypsilanti Township, with energy consumption ranging from 50 to 100 megawatts. This trend raises questions about the future of higher education and the role of universities in the face of growing demand for AI infrastructure.
Source: Read the original article
