AI
Burning Bright: AI’s Energy Footprint and the Global Cost
The emergence of AI is generating an unprecedented hunger for electricity, fundamentally reshaping global energy consumption. The International Energy Agency projects that data center electricity consumption will double to 945 terawatt hours by 2030, growing at 15% annually, four times
Beyond Powerful — Is it Time to Rein in Tech Platforms?
“Careless People,” the recent memoir by Meta’s former Global Public Policy Director, Sarah Wynn-Williams, has caused a furor. Not only did it share revelations that Meta prioritized growth and engagement over safety and democracy, but it also provided confirmation of
How AI’s Hunger for Power is Reshaping our Energy Landscape
AI is forcing a seismic shift in our energy landscape. News that China’s DeepSeek AI operates with up to 40 times less power than American competitors has already rattled markets and put its American counterparts on the defensive. Why? Currently,
The Productivity Paradox: Can AI Fix Pharma’s R&D Crisis?
Despite a $145.5 billion investment in pharmaceutical R&D in 2023, US Federal Drug Administration novel drug approvals remain stagnant at around 43 annually, according to recent findings from Deloitte’s 14th Annual Pharmaceutical Innovation Report. The complexity of modern diseases, combined