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Why the 1990s Bubble Feels a Lot Like New AI Boom

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Walking through the Bay Area today—billboards for “AI labs”, new office towers lining the highways, tech workers back at cafés and high‑rises—it’s hard not to get a déjà­vu feeling of the late‑1990s dot‑com boom. But if the mood is familiar, the…

Data Centers Meet Fracking Country on A New Infrastructure Frontier

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In recent years, a new phenomenon is taking shape in the U.S.: the build‑out of large data‑center campuses in regions traditionally known for oil and natural gas extraction—so‑called “fracking country.” The logic is straightforward: these areas offer abundant cheap energy,…

⚡Georgia’s Struggle to Feed the New AI Energy Boom

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Artificial intelligence is fueling a new kind of energy crisis. Across Georgia, a quiet battle is unfolding between economic growth and sustainability as AI datacenters — the massive facilities that power everything from ChatGPT to Google’s Gemini — drive an…

⚖️ How Google Is Walking the New AI Tightrope

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Few companies have shaped the internet as much as Google. For over two decades, it’s been the world’s information gatekeeper — a digital oracle used by billions every day. But in 2025, Google stands at a crossroads. The rise of…

The New AI Dilemma: How Google’s Emissions Surge Affects You

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Google’s recent environmental report reveals a significant 51% increase in carbon emissions since 2019, primarily driven by the escalating energy demands of artificial intelligence (AI) and data centers. This surge challenges the company’s ambitious goal of achieving net-zero emissions by…

New Copyright Controversy: Is Meta Using Books to Train AI?

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Meta is facing a fresh wave of controversy over claims that it may have used books by Gerry Adams—without permission—to train its cutting-edge AI systems. This unexpected twist in the ongoing debate about intellectual property and technology raises serious questions…

New Danger: How Trump’s Policies Jeopardize the AI Boom

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As the global AI revolution accelerates at breakneck speed, recent developments in the United States are casting a long shadow over its future. Critics argue that former President Donald Trump’s unconventional policies and rhetoric are not only undermining America’s leadership…

New Frontiers in AI Research: Rethinking the Tech Industry’s Role

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A growing chorus of AI researchers is voicing concerns that the current tech industry may be leading them into a creative and scientific dead end. These experts argue that the drive for rapid commercialization, short-term gains, and proprietary secrecy is…