AI, Data Centers, and Indiana Farmland: What’s Really Happening. With Barbara Bessolo

This episode kicks off the first conversation in a new series I’m doing with Barbara Busolo, and let me tell you — we’re not easing into this topic gently. If you’ve been hearing nonstop hype about AI lately and wondering what’s actually real versus what’s marketing, you’re not alone. I’ve been asking the same questions.Barbara’s story alone is fascinating. She came to the United States from Argentina, built a career in technology and telecommunications, and now runs her own AI company, Dynamo Edge. But what really stood out to me is how she approaches AI: not as some magical chatbot solution, but as a tool that analyzes real-world data. Think race cars, automotive telemetry, and connected systems that can actually predict what will happen before it does. That’s a very different conversation than the one most of us are hearing.And then we got into something that deserves a lot more attention: the explosion of AI data centers, particularly here in Indiana. Why are companies suddenly leasing farmland for decades? Why are these deals so opaque? And why are taxpayers potentially footing the bill for massive energy infrastructure tied to projects most people don’t fully understand?This is just the beginning of the conversation. In this series, Barbara and I are going to dig into how AI is really impacting Indiana — our land, our energy, our economy, and our communities. The question is: are we asking enough questions before the decisions are already made?Find more info on Barbara here:DynamoEdgeCarmel businesswoman paving the way with breakthrough technologyChapters00:00 Barbara's Journey in Technology02:26 The Intersection of AI and Auto Racing04:30 Understanding AI in the Automotive Industry10:27 The Impact of Data Centers on Local Communities13:59 The Farmer's Perspective on Land Leasing19:04 Transparency and Accountability in ContractsContact Tabitha:[email protected]://tabithazeigler.com/