What’s Driving the Surge? AI, Data Centers, and the Power Question in Virginia

Over the past few weeks, we’ve explored how Virginia became the largest hub for data centers in the world—and how the rise of AI is driving massive power demand. We asked tough questions about what that means for rural communities like the Allegheny Highlands.

Now, in part three of our series, we examine what’s truly fueling this surge in energy use—the complex AI systems powering everything from your favorite apps to advanced business tools. We’ll break down how AI’s rapid rise is reshaping energy infrastructure and tease what’s next: a conversation with Jon Judah, a Bath County High School graduate and seasoned digital strategist, who’s been on the front lines of AI’s evolution.Listen now on Allegheny Mountain Radio

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Danny Cardwell

Danny is the Station Coordinator for WCHG, and the host of our gospel and country hours on Wednesdays 10:00 am to noon. He and his wife Renee Cardwell live with a spoiled dog (Toddie) in Hot Springs. Danny is a Deacon at Piney Grove Baptist Church in Hot Springs. He operates Thoughtwrestler.blogspot.com and is a site administrator and featured writer for the website Dagblog.com. He has been a frequent contributor to The Hal Ginsberg Morning Show, All Politics Are Local, and Politics Done Right. Danny has tutored, lectured, and mentored at risk youth in churches, group homes, and inside the Virginia Department Corrections. He serves on the board of directors for Preservation Bath and chairs the Bath Community Hospital Patient Advisory board. danny@amrmail.org

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