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Central bankers warn that the rapid growth of AI could lead to a global financial crash if not properly regulated.
A newsletter covering the world's deepest subsea tunnel and how flexible data centers could ease grid strain from AI.
Goldman Sachs predicts AI agent token use will multiply 24 times by 2030, citing cost concerns as Uber and Microsoft rethink expensive agent usage, highlighting a key challenge for the AI boom.
The article reflects on the prevalence of AI advertising in San Francisco and questions whether the AI boom will reshape the city or if the city's unique character will influence the development of AI.
Taiwan's stock market overtook India to become the world's fifth largest, fueled by TSMC's 46% surge and the AI chip boom, adding nearly $2.5 trillion in value.
Bank of America claims AI will eventually deliver a 10x productivity boost over current levels, but acknowledges that current economy shows only 0.1% impact, highlighting a gap between micro-level gains and macroeconomic measurement.
Despite predictions that AI would replace customer service roles, offshore call center employment in the Philippines has nearly doubled over the past decade, illustrating Jevons paradox where AI-driven efficiency lowers costs and increases demand for such labor.
The article draws parallels between the current AI boom and past internet, smartphone, and cloud computing booms, noting that despite public skepticism, AI is rapidly being adopted across industries. It highlights platforms like BingX offering pre-IPO AI investment opportunities.
The article reports on state-level pushback against utility rate hikes driven by AI data center energy demands, with officials accusing utilities of 'blatant corporate greed' as profits soar and consumers face rising bills.
A commentary on the stark wealth divide in San Francisco's tech scene, where a small group has amassed enormous wealth from AI companies while others face layoffs and career uncertainty, leading to widespread anxiety and a search for new career paths.
An analysis of the 2026 memory price spike and its impact on Apple's supply chain, discussing Apple's negotiating leverage and historical cyclicality in semiconductor markets.