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Solar Power Surpasses Natural Gas in Asia’s Electricity Generation for the First Time
Energy & Climate

Solar Power Surpasses Natural Gas in Asia’s Electricity Generation for the First Time

Rapid solar expansion in Asia, led by China and India and aided by cheaper panels, has driven solar power to overtake natural gas in electricity generation across the continent.

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Emphasizes Data Over Politics in Early Policy Moves
Markets & Macro

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Emphasizes Data Over Politics in Early Policy Moves

Newly appointed Fed Chair Kevin Warsh challenges expectations by prioritizing inflation control and data-driven decisions instead of political loyalty to the president.

The Lifecycle of AI Models: What Happens When They’re Retired and Revived
Big Tech

The Lifecycle of AI Models: What Happens When They’re Retired and Revived

AI models often disappear from apps yet continue existing behind the scenes, sometimes returning due to user demand in a process known as 'refurbished AI.

How Nuclear Testing at Bikini Atoll Pioneered Modern Oceanography
Energy & Climate

How Nuclear Testing at Bikini Atoll Pioneered Modern Oceanography

The 1946 and 1947 nuclear tests at Bikini Atoll catalyzed critical oceanographic research, advancing scientific understanding of coral atoll formation and deep-sea exploration techniques.

China Launches World’s First Offshore Wind-Powered Underwater Data Center
Energy & Climate

China Launches World’s First Offshore Wind-Powered Underwater Data Center

China unveiled an underwater data center powered by offshore wind and cooled by seawater, aiming to cut energy use and environmental impact amid rising AI demand.

NVIDIA Vera Rubin AI Data Centers Projected to Cost $47 Billion per Gigawatt Amid Soaring Power Demands
Big Tech

NVIDIA Vera Rubin AI Data Centers Projected to Cost $47 Billion per Gigawatt Amid Soaring Power Demands

Foxconn estimates NVIDIA’s Vera Rubin AI data centers will require massive investment and energy, with $47 billion per gigawatt setup costs and $1.3 billion annual electricity expenses.

Sony Shifts Focus from PC Releases to AI Integration in Latest Strategy Report
Corporate Power

Sony Shifts Focus from PC Releases to AI Integration in Latest Strategy Report

Sony’s recent business report omits plans for PC game releases while emphasizing expanded AI use to boost development and personalize the PlayStation experience.

DOJ Refuses Court Order to Confirm End of Trump-Linked Anti-Weaponization Fund
AI & Tech Regulation

DOJ Refuses Court Order to Confirm End of Trump-Linked Anti-Weaponization Fund

The Department of Justice submitted a court filing refusing to swear off advancing the Trump-related anti-weaponization fund, challenging a federal judge’s explicit demand.

The Growing Divide Between AI Data Use and User Understanding
AI & Tech Regulation

The Growing Divide Between AI Data Use and User Understanding

As AI systems increasingly draw on user data in complex ways, a widening gap emerges between what companies know and what users can comprehend about data usage and privacy.

Rising Energy Costs Likely to Push May Inflation Higher, Analysts Say
Markets & Macro

Rising Energy Costs Likely to Push May Inflation Higher, Analysts Say

Inflation in May is expected to climb due to surging oil and gasoline prices, with economists watching closely for broader effects on consumer prices beyond fuel.