AI Expert Insights & Opinions

Confidential A.I. and the Trust Gap Holding Back the Next Phase of Adoption

Ahmad Shadid, founder of O.XYZ, examines why trust has become the defining constraint on A.I. adoption. Shadid argues that Confidential A.I. represents a foundational shift: a trust layer that allows sensitive data to be used without being exposed. As enterprises, governments, and regulated industries weigh whether A.I. can truly scale, he makes the case that 2026 will mark the moment when confidence, not compute, determines who moves forward.

Why Iceland Is Becoming a Model for Renewable-Powered High-Performance Computing

Erling Freyr Gudmundsson, chief operations officer at atNorth, examines why Iceland has emerged as a global leader in renewable-powered high-performance computing, and what other regions can learn as A.I.-driven energy demands surge. Gudmundsson argues that the future of data center development hinges on pairing technological ambition with sustainable power, modern infrastructure and genuine community integration.

A.I., Data Centers and Climate Impact: How Leaders Are Rewriting the Energy Equation

Mehdi Paryavi, founder and CEO of the International Data Center Authority (IDCA), examines the global debate over the environmental impact of A.I. and data centers, arguing that the future of climate progress depends on how nations build and deploy their digital infrastructure. Paryavi explains why robust data center and A.I. ecosystems can be key to lowering global emissions, powering more efficient economies and enabling the scientific breakthroughs needed for long-term climate resilience.