CoreWeave CEO cites fear of rapid change amid public pushback at Goldman Sachs conference
Mike Intrator argues that public opposition to data centers stems from a lack of explanation regarding AI benefits rather than technical fears.
CoreWeave CEO Mike Intrator addressed the Goldman Sachs Communcacopia + Technology conference on Wednesday, stating that companies have not adequately explained the benefits of artificial intelligence and data centers to the general public. Speaking to CNBC's David Faber, Intrator emphasized that the transformation in this sector is happening with unprecedented speed. He argued that the hesitation from local communities regarding data center construction is likely due to the rapid pace of change affecting people's lives rather than specific concerns about the technology itself. Intrator noted that while the fear involves impacts on individuals and future generations, it is not primarily focused on the physical facilities but on the velocity of technological disruption.
