Transparency is being sought from the data center industry, particularly regarding their impact on natural resources. Mohammad Atiqul Islam, a University of Texas at Arlington assistant professor, has observed misinformation about data centers and wants more openness from the industry. He notes that the industry brings economic activity, but its consequences must be considered.

Islam made these points at a recent event, where he was joined by other panelists. The discussion covered the industry's effects and the need for transparency. Further details about the event and the panelists' discussions are available.

The data center industry's sustainability efforts are also a topic of interest, with panelists discussing the importance of these efforts.