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What happens when the CIO responsible for powering AI also has to manage its energy demands?

Richard Donaldson, SVP & CIO of Duke Energy, joins Technovation to discuss the unique position utilities now face: supporting exponential growth in data center power needs while simultaneously using AI to optimize grid performance, customer experience, and internal operations.

In this episode, Richard and Peter explore:

• The intersection of AI and national energy infrastructure
• How one data center can require as much power as a nuclear reactor
• Strategies for responsible AI rollout and internal enablement
• Customer journey innovation in a highly regulated industry
• Why the utility CIO role is now central to digital transformation