The data centre has evolved from being an archive of digital data to becoming the network that creates, concentrates, and distributes computing power. The emergence of AI has made these systems strategic assets by linking access to computational resources with technological strength, economic competitiveness, cybersecurity, and digital sovereignty. Illustration by The Geostrata It means that data centers are no longer mere technical facilities but play a vital role in the dig

Artificial intelligence is not just another technological wave. It is a structural force reshaping labour markets, education systems, political discourse, warfare , creativity, and even the epistemic foundations of truth. Yet the governance of AI today is overwhelmingly concentrated in the hands of political leaders, regulators, and institutional decision-makers who are neither its primary users nor those who will live longest with its consequences. This is a profound misali