{"title":"AI, ESG & Data Sovereignty: Unravelling the Economic Impact on Digital Infrastructure Investment","description":"PANEL | This panel will delve into the global investment race driven by pro-business data regulation and its implications for the digital infrastructure sector especially in the age of AI. From the tech hubs of Japan to the data-rich landscapes of Ireland, investors are strategically seeking favourable data sovereignty environments to deploy ever-larger real estate assets. However, amidst this pursuit, this session aims to uncover the tangible economic effects of data nationalism. \r\n\r\nWith Citigroup's estimations revealing a substantial 8% reduction in profits and a modest 2% decrease in sales for companies targeting EU markets due to data sovereignty laws, the panel will dissect the real-world impact of data laws on digital infrastructure investment by focusing on:\r\n\r\n\u2022\tEvaluating the influence of data localisation requirements on the scalability and operational efficiency of AI digital infrastructure projects.\r\n\r\n\u2022\tExploring the correlation between data sovereignty regulations and cross-border investment patterns in the digital infrastructure sector.\r\n\r\n\u2022\tAssessing the role of ESG, technological innovation and adaptive strategies in mitigating the economic repercussions of data nationalism on digital infrastructure investment."}