The AI-driven data center boom is reshaping global energy landscapes, with projections showing electricity demand from these facilities doubling or tripling by 2030. As hyperscalers like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon race to build infrastructure for generative AI, the push for sustainability collides with grid realities. While tech giants pledge carbon-free operations, the share of renewables … Read more
Karen Hao on the Empire of AI: AGI Evangelists, the Cult of Belief, and Its Hidden Costs In the high-stakes world of artificial intelligence, one company’s quest for god-like machines has birthed what journalist Karen Hao calls an “empire.” Her new book, Empire of AI: Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altman’s OpenAI, dissects how OpenAI’s … Read more
Key Points on California’s SB 53 AI Safety Law Overview of the Law SB 53, the Transparency in Frontier Artificial Intelligence Act, mandates that developers of advanced “frontier” AI models—those trained with massive computational power—publicly outline their safety frameworks. This includes how they assess and mitigate catastrophic risks, such as AI aiding in harmful activities. … Read more