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#ai
Environment
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Critical minerals are required to power AI data center demand

AI is driving unprecedented demand for energy storage solutions, particularly batteries, to support data centers and ensure grid stability.
Digital life
fromFortune
5 hours ago

AI's next frontier is the real world | Fortune

AI has transformed digital interactions, yet the physical world still relies on outdated identity verification methods.
Careers
fromInc
2 days ago

5 Skills LinkedIn Says Will AI-Proof Your Career in 2026

Workers can harness five key characteristics to stay ahead in the age of AI.
Environment
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Critical minerals are required to power AI data center demand

AI is driving unprecedented demand for energy storage solutions, particularly batteries, to support data centers and ensure grid stability.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
57 minutes ago

Amazon's $200 Billion AI Spending Spree Is Lighting the Fuse for Explosive Growth

Amazon's $200 billion capital expenditure plan is a strategic investment fueling AWS growth and positioning the company for future expansion.
#data-centers
Tech industry
fromAxios
1 day ago

AI boom drives clash between grid power vs. energy "islands"

On-site power for data centers is increasing, with projections suggesting it could reach 50% of planned capacity.
Data science
fromThe Walrus
2 days ago

Data Centres Are on Track to Wreck the Planet. Can We Stop Them? | The Walrus

Hyperscaled data centers consume massive power and water, raising concerns about their environmental impact.
Tech industry
fromAxios
1 day ago

AI boom drives clash between grid power vs. energy "islands"

On-site power for data centers is increasing, with projections suggesting it could reach 50% of planned capacity.
Data science
fromThe Walrus
2 days ago

Data Centres Are on Track to Wreck the Planet. Can We Stop Them? | The Walrus

Hyperscaled data centers consume massive power and water, raising concerns about their environmental impact.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
21 hours ago

From Streaming To AI: Agency Leaders' Next Big Media Bets

Streaming platform consolidation is reshaping agency strategies, emphasizing precision and adaptability in targeting consumer attention.
Games
fromKotaku
17 hours ago

Rising Oil Prices Are Bad News For Fans Who Still Need A Switch 2

Nintendo may soon raise the price of the Switch 2 due to inflation, tariffs, and supply chain issues.
fromFortune
2 hours ago

The World Cup is supposed to be an economic windfall. But 'you're seeing a lot of headwinds' now | Fortune

"The influx of visitors will likely generate billions of dollars in economic activity, benefiting the hospitality, transportation, and retail sectors. Host city hotels anticipate record occupancy, and local businesses will benefit from increased visitor traffic."
World news
Silicon Valley
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

U.S. and China control 90% of AI data centres - the Global South is building a different kind of AI - Silicon Canals

Frugal AI movements in the Global South aim to reclaim sovereignty by developing independent, low-cost AI systems for critical services.
Paris food
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago

House swaps: why exchanging home could be a ticket to a dream holiday

House swapping offers a cost-effective way to vacation, allowing families to save significantly on accommodation expenses.
#tesla
Toronto startup
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Bloomberg: Tesla's AI dreams don't change reality, cars still pay the bills

Tesla's Q1 2026 vehicle deliveries fell short of expectations, highlighting challenges in the automotive sector despite excitement over future technologies.
Cars
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Tesla's sales recover slightly, but the trend lines are all bad

Tesla's sales increased 6% year over year, but the company faces significant challenges with declining sales and market share.
Toronto startup
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Bloomberg: Tesla's AI dreams don't change reality, cars still pay the bills

Tesla's Q1 2026 vehicle deliveries fell short of expectations, highlighting challenges in the automotive sector despite excitement over future technologies.
Cars
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Tesla's sales recover slightly, but the trend lines are all bad

Tesla's sales increased 6% year over year, but the company faces significant challenges with declining sales and market share.
Science
fromSilicon Canals
7 hours ago

SpaceX, Amazon, and Google want orbital data centers - four engineering barriers reveal who really benefits - Silicon Canals

Orbital data centers will concentrate AI infrastructure power among a few dominant companies, limiting access for smaller competitors and national regulators.
Berlin food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Food prices spiked in March as Middle East conflict drove up energy costs, UN says

Food prices surged in March due to rising energy costs from the Middle East conflict, with projections of continued inflation into 2026.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
14 hours ago

Anthropic is having a moment in the private markets; SpaceX could spoil the party | TechCrunch

Demand for Anthropic shares is surging, while OpenAI shares struggle to find buyers, highlighting a complex narrative in the private securities market.
#remote-work
Remote teams
fromFast Company
23 hours ago

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration of workers from cities has reversed, with many returning due to tightening return-to-office mandates and evolving labor markets.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
23 hours ago

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration from cities has reversed, with workers returning to urban centers due to tightening return-to-office mandates and evolving labor markets.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
23 hours ago

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration from cities has reversed, with workers returning to urban areas due to tightening return-to-office mandates and job availability.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
23 hours ago

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration of workers from cities has reversed, with many returning due to tightening return-to-office mandates and evolving labor markets.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
23 hours ago

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration from cities has reversed, with workers returning to urban centers due to tightening return-to-office mandates and evolving labor markets.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
23 hours ago

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration from cities has reversed, with workers returning to urban areas due to tightening return-to-office mandates and job availability.
Cars
fromwww.businessinsider.com
21 hours ago

Automakers are teaming up, speeding up, and hoping AI can help them down a tough road ahead

Automakers are leveraging AI to shorten vehicle development timelines and enhance efficiency in response to industry challenges.
Careers
fromAxios
23 hours ago

Call it America's yo-yo job market

Job growth has fluctuated significantly, resulting in roughly zero net growth over the past year despite adding 178,000 jobs in March.
Marketing
fromBevindustry
1 day ago

Recasting Our Point of Reference in Beverage

The beverage industry is shifting back to large brands acquiring established players rather than nurturing small, niche brands.
Europe news
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

This chart shows why your next plane ticket will likely be way more expensive

Jet fuel prices have surged significantly, impacting airline costs and ticket prices amid the ongoing Iran war.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Google teams up with gas plant for AI datacenter in sharp turn from climate goals

Google partners with Crusoe Energy for a natural gas power plant to supply energy for its Texas datacenter, marking a shift from its carbon-neutral goals.
Online Community Development
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Human connection is an urgent business investment in the AI era

Digital convenience has led to increased loneliness and anxiety, highlighting the need for human connection in both personal and professional realms.
#ai-in-commerce
E-Commerce
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Visa says AI could start making purchases for you. Not everyone wants that, but here's how close we are

AI is influencing consumer purchases and acting on behalf of shoppers in commerce.
E-Commerce
fromVogue
1 day ago

Discussing the Future of Shopping at the Vogue Business x Swap Shoptalk Dinner

AI is transforming shopping experiences, with companies debuting new tools and formats at Shoptalk 2023.
E-Commerce
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Visa says AI could start making purchases for you. Not everyone wants that, but here's how close we are

AI is influencing consumer purchases and acting on behalf of shoppers in commerce.
E-Commerce
fromVogue
1 day ago

Discussing the Future of Shopping at the Vogue Business x Swap Shoptalk Dinner

AI is transforming shopping experiences, with companies debuting new tools and formats at Shoptalk 2023.
Business intelligence
fromTechzine Global
1 day ago

All shook up, IFS unlocks asset-based pricing for enterprise AI

IFS introduces an outcomes-based pricing model for enterprise AI, aligning software costs with operational assets instead of user counts.
Podcast
fromWIRED
1 day ago

'Uncanny Valley': Iran's Threats on US Tech, Trump's Plans for Midterms, and Polymarket's Pop-up Flop

Iran threatens US tech firms amid ongoing tensions and preparations for midterm elections are underway.
Social media marketing
fromInc
2 days ago

AI Flooded the Feed. Now, the Smartest Companies Are Moving Offline

In-person brand activations are becoming essential as digital content saturation increases, making physical presence a scarce and valuable marketing channel.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
2 days ago

Cybersecurity M&A Roundup: 38 Deals Announced in March 2026

Thirty-eight cybersecurity-related M&A deals were announced in March 2026, including significant acquisitions by Airbus, AppViewX, Cellebrite, and Databricks.
#artificial-intelligence
Education
fromTheregister
2 days ago

AI search atomizes our information, warns govt designer

Relying on AI for summarizing official material may lead to incomplete understanding and reinforce knowledge gaps.
Education
fromBusiness Matters
6 days ago

The Modern World in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: How to Get Educated Without Missing Future Opportunities

Artificial Intelligence is transforming industries and creating new job opportunities, necessitating advanced technical skills for future relevance.
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago

How AI could destroy - or save - humanity, according to former AI insiders

Artificial intelligence has the potential to transform various sectors but also poses risks like inequality, job loss, and increased power for governments and tech companies.
Artificial intelligence
fromArchDaily
4 days ago

What Architects Expect From AI Tools in 2026

Artificial intelligence is increasingly integrated into architectural practice, enhancing design workflows and creative possibilities for firms worldwide.
Education
fromTheregister
2 days ago

AI search atomizes our information, warns govt designer

Relying on AI for summarizing official material may lead to incomplete understanding and reinforce knowledge gaps.
Education
fromBusiness Matters
6 days ago

The Modern World in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: How to Get Educated Without Missing Future Opportunities

Artificial Intelligence is transforming industries and creating new job opportunities, necessitating advanced technical skills for future relevance.
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago

How AI could destroy - or save - humanity, according to former AI insiders

Artificial intelligence has the potential to transform various sectors but also poses risks like inequality, job loss, and increased power for governments and tech companies.
Artificial intelligence
fromArchDaily
4 days ago

What Architects Expect From AI Tools in 2026

Artificial intelligence is increasingly integrated into architectural practice, enhancing design workflows and creative possibilities for firms worldwide.
Media industry
fromTheWrap
2 days ago

Consumers' Time Spent With AI Platforms, Content to Increase 29% by 2029, Survey Finds

Consumers are preparing for increased AI content consumption, expecting to spend significantly more time on AI platforms in the coming years.
OMG science
fromMail Online
4 days ago

Earth's population will peak at 12.4 BILLION in 2070s, experts predict

Earth's population could reach 12.4 billion by the late 2070s, exceeding sustainable limits.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

Growing micro markets were a single-family outlier in late 2025

Single-family construction declined in most areas in late 2025, except for micro counties, which saw a 1.6% increase.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

What can nations do to make up for the ongoing energy shortfall?

The Middle East conflict has disrupted 20% of the world's fuel supply, prompting countries to seek alternative energy sources.
Venture
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

What I'm Seeing As a Startup Investor in 2026

Fundraising now requires execution proof and deep understanding of metrics, shifting from storytelling to disciplined preparation.
Marketing tech
fromwww.marketingdive.com
1 day ago

Go Figure: 3 big marketing numbers from March

The marketing industry is facing a potential slowdown, with significant dips in advertising revenue growth predicted for major platforms like Meta.
#renewable-energy
Environment
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

Renewables dominate 2025's newly installed generating capacity

Renewable energy capacity grew by 700 GW last year, accounting for 86% of global generating capacity growth.
Environment
fromTheregister
2 days ago

Renewables hit 49.4% of global electricity capacity in 2025

Renewable energy reached nearly half of global electricity capacity in 2025, but commitments to renewable energy are still not on track.
Environment
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

Renewables dominate 2025's newly installed generating capacity

Renewable energy capacity grew by 700 GW last year, accounting for 86% of global generating capacity growth.
Environment
fromTheregister
2 days ago

Renewables hit 49.4% of global electricity capacity in 2025

Renewable energy reached nearly half of global electricity capacity in 2025, but commitments to renewable energy are still not on track.
Science
fromInverse
1 day ago

SXSW 2026 Proves AI Is So Last Year - And Space Is The Next Frontier

SXSW showcases innovation, highlighting both AI advancements and immersive experiences like virtual reality simulations of the International Space Station.
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

EV adoption in America: Who's winning, who's losing?

On average, fuel prices are up almost a dollar per gallon, or 25 percent, according to AAA. For a nation as addicted to the automotive as we are, that's bad news. Except, of course, for electric vehicles.
Cars
Marketing
fromInc
1 day ago

Is Your Company Focusing on Generative Engine Optimization?

Generative engine optimization (GEO) requires marketers to adapt strategies for AI-driven search, focusing on relevance and collaboration across PR, content, and SEO.
Silicon Valley
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Frugal AI wants to break the global compute hierarchy before it becomes permanent - Silicon Canals

The Soliga tribe's speech AI system exemplifies a new, decentralized approach to AI that challenges existing global tech hierarchies.
Business intelligence
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 days ago

Wireless AI paradox emerges as Wi-Fi evolves into strategic growth engine | Computer Weekly

Strategic investments in wireless and AI are crucial for businesses to achieve operational efficiency and productivity gains.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

A Soaring AI Standout Is Eyeing a 2026 U.S. Listing. Its Next Act Could Be Bigger

International stocks, particularly in South Korea, have outperformed U.S. markets, with SK Hynix leading the charge in memory chip innovation.
#ai-impact
fromAxios
2 days ago
Higher education

More students in these majors are switching due to AI: poll

AI significantly influences college students' major choices and job market perceptions.
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
1 day ago

New MIT jobs report: Why AI's work impact will roll in like a rising tide, not a crashing wave

AI's impact on jobs may take longer than expected, allowing workers more time to adapt.
Higher education
fromAxios
2 days ago

More students in these majors are switching due to AI: poll

AI significantly influences college students' major choices and job market perceptions.
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
1 day ago

New MIT jobs report: Why AI's work impact will roll in like a rising tide, not a crashing wave

AI's impact on jobs may take longer than expected, allowing workers more time to adapt.
Marketing
fromFast Company
1 day ago

What SXSW 2026 revealed about the creator economy's future

Creators are now essential business partners, shaping culture and commerce, and driving brand relevance through long-term relationships.
Venture
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

Inside the data center financing boom and the teams Wall Street is building to win it

Wall Street banks are rapidly financing AI data centers, with deal values soaring into the tens of billions, necessitating a shift in funding strategies.
E-Commerce
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Secondhand clothes sales forecast to hit $289bn as AI helps shoppers find deals

Secondhand clothing sales are projected to grow 12% this year, reaching $289bn, driven by AI and social media influencers.
Marketing tech
fromPhocuswire
in 2 months

Travel marketing's AI identity crisis

AI is fundamentally changing travel marketing, requiring a complete rethinking of traditional strategies and customer engagement.
Business
fromFortune
6 days ago

One AI bubble has already burst. The next one-a 'rare' kind-is still growing, economist warns | Fortune

The AI stock bubble has burst, with inflated valuations now decreasing, reflecting a significant shift in the tech sector's financial landscape.
#gas-prices
Remote teams
fromMoneywise
1 day ago

With gas prices spiking, you now have a new reason to ask your boss to work from home

Gas prices have surged over $4 a gallon due to the US-Israel war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Remote teams
fromAol
1 day ago

With gas prices spiking, you now have a new reason to ask your boss to work from home

Gas prices have surged over $4 a gallon due to the US-Israel war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Remote teams
fromMoneywise
1 day ago

With gas prices spiking, you now have a new reason to ask your boss to work from home

Gas prices have surged over $4 a gallon due to the US-Israel war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Remote teams
fromAol
1 day ago

With gas prices spiking, you now have a new reason to ask your boss to work from home

Gas prices have surged over $4 a gallon due to the US-Israel war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
fromFortune
1 day ago

Countries are turning to 'structurally more resilient' energy sources as oil and gas crisis deepens, UN renewables chief says | Fortune

"A more decentralized energy system, with a growing share of renewables and more market players, is structurally more resilient. Countries that invested in the energy transition are weathering this crisis with less economic damage, as they boost energy security, resilience and competitiveness."
Environment
Marketing
fromForbes
2 days ago

Here's How To Be Irreplaceable When AI Can Displace PR

A strong personal brand is essential for PR professionals to remain irreplaceable in the face of AI disruption.
fromFast Company
1 day ago
Artificial intelligence

AI drove 25% of job cuts in March

Job cuts rose 25% in March, with AI contributing to a quarter of these layoffs, particularly in the tech sector.
Cars
fromWIRED
2 days ago

Gas Prices Are Soaring. So Is the Demand for Used EVs

Increased interest in used electric vehicles at iDrive1 Motors amid rising gas prices and reduced new EV offerings from automakers.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechRepublic
1 day ago

AI Breakthroughs, Security Breaches, and Industry Shakeups Define the Week in Tech - TechRepublic

Tech industry faces rapid AI advancements alongside significant security vulnerabilities and human costs.
Environment
fromFortune
2 days ago

Data centers are so hot, their 'heat island' effect is raising temperatures up to 6 miles away and impacting 343 million people worldwide, study finds | Fortune

AI infrastructure is creating a 'data heat island effect' that raises local temperatures and impacts millions of people.
Artificial intelligence
fromMedium
1 day ago

Ben Armstrong of MIT on the Future of Work and Adapting to Technological Change

Generative AI tools require human involvement for accuracy and relevance, similar to the early internet's need for effective user engagement.
#ai-adoption
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
3 days ago

9 reasons AI isn't going to take your job (yet) | Fortune

Employers should approach AI adoption cautiously, as predictions about its impact on employment and capabilities have often been inaccurate.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
3 days ago

9 reasons AI isn't going to take your job (yet) | Fortune

Employers should approach AI adoption cautiously, as predictions about its impact on employment and capabilities have often been inaccurate.
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