Delegate Cliff Hayes explores how quantum computing could become the next major technological revolution, transforming industries from medicine to cybersecurity while creating unprecedented energy demands that...
As artificial intelligence drives unprecedented electricity demand, Delegate Cliff Hayes warns that quantum computing could create an even greater energy challenge. He argues that Virginia must...
Data centers — mostly invisible to everyday users — now underpin everything from streaming and telehealth to remote work and AI, but their rapid expansion raises...
From TikTok videos to Zoom calls, every digital action fuels massive data storage and energy demands. Data centers aren’t villains—they’re the backbone of our connected lives,...
The Digital Download is a weekly column dedicated to exploring the power, promise, and impact of technology in our everyday lives, written by Delegate Cliff Hayes, an experienced technology leader and public servant.
The column aims to educate, inform, and empower readers with insight into how digital tools, innovations, and trends are shaping our communities, policies, and futures.
From artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to broadband access and smart devices, Digital Download breaks down complex tech topics in an accessible way for all.
