AI in the Real World
The sleek imagery of AI-generated architecture obscures the physical systems that make it possible. As data centers and energy infrastructure continue to expand, the insatiable demand for artificial intelligence is quietly transforming landscapes, concentrating resources, and redefining the relationship between technology, cities, and the environment.
Authors
- Helge Mooshammer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5102-3240)
- Peter Mörtenböck (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5269-2681)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Current History
- Published
- 2026-10-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1525/curh.2026.125.875.46
- Primary Topic
- Smart Cities and Technologies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00