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Boosted by AI, Nuclear Power is Having a Moment

abandoned Chernobyl bumper cars

It’s a widely shared concern that artificial intelligence has the potential to create disaster of some kind for our species. It seems only fitting, then, that to feed the energy needs of its AI services, Microsoft has turned to the nuclear...

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As Reliance on AI Grows, So Do Expected Hikes in Energy Costs, Demand

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The artificial intelligence revolution has done more than just provide students a shortcut to demystify a physics formula or translate a phrase for Spanish class. It is transforming how entire industries operate. But the efficiency and ease...

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Nickel ore in Indonesia

Demand for Clean Energy Creates Uncomfortable Geopolitical Dilemmas

Nickel ore in Indonesia

In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the fictional African nation of Wakanda develops the most technologically advanced society on the planet thanks to its stockpile of vibranium, a powerful element mined for thousands of years from deposits l...

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Solar panels with backdrop of oil drills: An ESG Debate

BlackRock Embraces Market Realities with Uncharacteristic Board Appointment

Solar panels with backdrop of oil drills: An ESG Debate

BlackRock, a vocal proponent of what CEO Laurence D. Fink now calls “conscientious capitalism,” has added a voice from big oil to its board of directors. Is it a sign that the world’s largest asset manager is shying away from its commitment...

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