AI cooling conversations are increasingly dominated by 100kW+ racks, but most data halls support a much broader mix of densities and cooling requirements. Agentic AI could add another layer of complexity, introducing more variable workloads and changing where different cooling approaches make sense. Understanding that mix will be critical to designing infrastructure that can adapt to changing demand, while considering the wider implications of cooling decisions for water, siting and surrounding communities. This episode will discuss:
- Why headline rack densities don’t tell the full story on cooling requirements
- What agentic AI could mean for cooling demand and workload variability
- Why mixed rack densities challenge a one-size-fits-all cooling strategy
- What cooling choices mean for water, siting and community acceptance
