Interview with Hannah Beckler, investigative reporter for Business Insider

Student Project Manager and Co-Supervisor Layla Ilarraza ’26 interviews Hannah Beckler, award winning investigative reporter for Business Insider. Beckler discusses her work on “The True Cost of Data Centers” series which follows the increasing rise of hyperscale data centers throughout the United States. The interview also touches on the lack of transparency in the construction of data centers, their environmental impacts, and the absence of current regulation. Lastly, Beckler talks about ongoing regulation efforts and the future of data centers. Read more