Willis Urges Data Centre Sector to Rethink Insurance Buying Amid AI Demand Growth

Willis urges data centre sector to rethink insurance buying amid AI demand growth

As rapid expansion in digital infrastructure and AI-driven demand reshapes the technology landscape, insurance broker Willis, a WTW business, urges data center owners, developers, builders, operators and investors to rethink traditional insurance strategies. The firm warns that many organisations may currently be securing capacity beyond their actual exposure due to risks not being fully understood or quantified. Amid rapid growth in digital inf…

Alabama town's 'AI Love Irondale Day' rename ignites resident backlash

A small Alabama city's attempt at a tech-themed joke quickly grew into something much larger, prompting a public airing of concerns about artificial intelligence, data centers, and what those developments could mean for local communities. Irondale briefly renamed its annual "I Love Irondale Day" festival to "AI Love Irondale Day," but residents and online commenters pushed back so strongly that city leaders soon reversed the change. What happene…

AI data centre growth ignites debate over power, water, and infrastructure

As Australia moves to expand its AI and data centre footprint, attention is shifting to the energy, water, and infrastructure demands that come with it.

Willis urges data centre buyers to trim excess cover

Rising AI-driven data centre build-outs are prompting owners to rethink costly insurance towers and focus on actual exposure instead.