AI Economics & Infrastructure

AI is booming, but it's creating an energy crisis. Data centers are facing huge pushback while coal plants shut down. Here’s why nuclear power is suddenly back on the table.

We're in the middle of an AI arms race, but the battle isn't just about code. It's a global construction boom for massive, billion-dollar data centers that are changing the physical world.

Google just dropped Gemini 3 Flash, a new AI model that promises the power of its top-tier siblings but at a fraction of the cost and with way less lag. Let's break down what this means for developers, businesses, and the future of AI.

You've seen the scary headlines about AI's massive water footprint. But the reality of how and why data centers use water is far more nuanced than a simple number. Let's break down what's really going on.

Ever wonder why online prices seem to move in perfect sync? It might not be a coincidence. We're breaking down how even simple AI can learn to 'collude' and drive up the cost of everything you buy.

We hear about the "AI wars" every day, but what if the biggest players aren't really competing? A closer look reveals a tangled web of partnerships creating one giant, interconnected AI machine.

It feels like AI is changing everything, especially the economy. But what's hype and what's real? Join us for a live, no-nonsense conversation with top minds from the Financial Times and tech journalism to get some real answers.

We're all drowning in AI hype, but does it feel a little... familiar? Let's break down the four classic ingredients of a tech bubble and see how today's AI frenzy stacks up.

We all love our streaming, cloud storage, and AI assistants. But the massive data centers that power them are facing a surprising wave of local resistance, and it's a trend that's growing fast.

Google just dropped its most powerful AI chip yet, called Ironwood, boasting a 4x performance leap. The real news? AI giant Anthropic is betting big, committing to a multi-billion dollar deal for up to a million of them.

You've heard about the AI boom, but the real story is happening in plain sight. Tech giants are spending billions on massive data centers, and it's quietly becoming a huge driver of the entire US economy.

OpenAI just committed to spending billions on Amazon's cloud services. This isn't just another tech deal; it's a huge move that tells us a lot about the future of AI. Let's break down what's happening.