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Recent concern raises over the Data Centers proposed for various States around the country. These centers house large databases for information on citizens, devices, equipment, and government conrtol. Some fear the technology fuels surveillance. But of course it will.The integration fuses technology with digital input and AI calculations to generate a total control center. They would control businesses, banking, even human behavior. So what is there to be concerned about?
#SecurityConfidential #DarkRhiinoSecurityDavid Linthicum is a globally recognized AI, cloud, and cybersecurity thought leader with more than 30 years of experience. David has advised Global companies, startups, and government agencies on AI strategy, cloud architecture, and digital innovation. He is a five-time bestselling author, former CEO and CTO, and one of the world's most influential voices in cloud computing and artificial intelligence. 00:00 Intro02:04 Our Guest06:30 Do you see companies downsizing humans for AI?09:04 What were AI Agents doing back in 1985?17:20 What is solvable using AI and what is not?29:30 Deal with the chatbot36:00 Customers hate AI, Companies are going back38:37 In the old model, I am the product 42:10 You can't get that AI Data back52:45 Connect with David----------------------------------------------------------------------To learn more about David visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidlinthicum/To learn more about Dark Rhiino Security visit https://www.darkrhiinosecurity.com
Send us Fan MailAI is everywhere in pharma right now, yet drug development still feels slow, fragmented, and full of avoidable rework. We sit down with Anastasia Christianson, former SVP and Global Head of AI Data and Analytics at Pfizer and now Managing Principal at EPAM Life Science Consulting, to get specific about what actually blocks progress in clinical trials and what AI can realistically change.We dig into the uncomfortable pattern behind many “successful” AI deployments: a model fixes one bottleneck, then the system simply jams up somewhere else. Anastasia makes the case for end to end thinking across trial design, feasibility, patient recruitment, engagement, site operations, and data flow. We talk about why niche AI products are easier to build, why coordination is harder than modelling, and how digital health's app explosion offers a warning for today's AI tooling. Along the way, we unpack digitalisation, data standards, FAIR data, and why “perfect data” is not the same as “useful data”.The most practical segment centres on patients: how AI can help build cohorts, find eligible participants, answer questions, reduce fear, improve convenience, and prevent dropouts that cost time and money. We also turn FDA denials into a quick quiz to highlight a key truth of life sciences innovation: approvals can fail due to control arm choices, surprising trial requirements, or manufacturing site inspection findings even when the science looks promising.If you care about AI in clinical trials, R&D productivity, and how to turn data into faster access to medicines, you'll get both a reality check and a playbook. Subscribe for more, share this with a colleague in clinical operations or data science, and leave a review telling us: where do you see the biggest bottleneck right now?Visit Labtolives.com Do you want to try the quiz from this episode? Find the link on our LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/labtolives/ Would you like to join the show as a guest or collaborator? Find out how on our website: https://www.labtolives.com/ Support the show________Reach out to Ivanna RosendalJoin the conversation on our LinkedIn pageVisit www.labtolives.com HostsAlexander Booth aka the MedTech GuyDimitri Borisevich aka the start-up GuyIvanna Rosendal aka the R&D pharma Gal
In this episode of Careers Over Beers, I sit down with environmental health and safety experts Kristen Meghan Kelly and Tammy K. Clark to discuss the rapid expansion of AI and hyperscale data centers into small communities across America.We examine who is driving these projects, the enormous financial interests involved, how land acquisition and permitting processes often unfold outside of public view, and why many local residents feel they are learning about projects only after critical decisions have already been made.Kristen and Tammy bring decades of experience in occupational, environmental, and industrial health and safety. Kristen is an Air Force veteran, a whistleblower, senior industrial hygienist, and environmental specialist with more than two decades of experience evaluating environmental and public health risks. Tammy is an OSHA environmental health and safety professional, expert witness, and industrial safety specialist with more than 20 years of experience in occupational and environmental health.In this special episode we discuss:• AI and hyperscale data center expansion• Water consumption and impacts on local resources• Noise, light pollution, and quality-of-life concerns• Potential impacts on agriculture and livestock• Power demands and infrastructure challenges• Community organizing and citizen opposition efforts• Cases where residents successfully influenced project outcomes• Alternative technologies and approaches that could reduce environmental impacts• Western Sedgwick CountyWhether you're hearing rumors of a proposed data center in your town or simply want to understand the infrastructure powering the AI revolution, this conversation offers a perspective rarely covered in mainstream discussions.
North Tonawanda resident Mark Polito on DigiHost's proposed plans to convert into an AI data center full 214 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:30:00 +0000 pp1e5nD70p1Px7WMP77Gd8JkTsWSsvyQ news,wben,north tonawanda,data center,digihost WBEN Extras news,wben,north tonawanda,data center,digihost North Tonawanda resident Mark Polito on DigiHost's proposed plans to convert into an AI data center Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News
North Tonawanda resident Frank Laurendi on DigiHost's proposed plans to convert into an AI data center full 524 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:30:00 +0000 52hV07ULSHlLokoK2Gbns3HRVwTtUBQV news,wben,north tonawanda,data center,digihost WBEN Extras news,wben,north tonawanda,data center,digihost North Tonawanda resident Frank Laurendi on DigiHost's proposed plans to convert into an AI data center Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News
We hear about the protest against a new data centre planned for Hamilton and callers weigh in on what makes them hesitant about more data centres here in the province. Our guests are Trent University's Anne Pasek, Canada Research Chair in Media, Culture and the Environment, Nick Tsergas who protested against the Hamilton data centre and Craig McLellan, CEO of the Canadian data centre and cloud storage company, ThinkOn.
The Prism of America's Education with Host Karen Schoen –Byron and other candidates and elected officials claim we need these facilities for national security, to win the AI race, and to bring jobs to Florida. But the only real winners will be the tech billionaires and the politicians whose campaign coffers they fill. The true purpose of these massive AI data centers is to spy on everyday Americans...
CALVES, CO-OPS, AND COMMUNITY PUSHBACK Trent Loos is joined by Melissa Hart, calling in from Ohio, for a hard-hitting conversation about the forces reshaping rural America. They dig into the proposed merger between Select Sires and ST Genetics, currently under DOJ antitrust review, and raise…
Viewpoint This Sunday with Malcolm Out Loud – Are the California midterms being stolen? You've been hearing a great deal about these AI data centers - now local communities don't want them. Jay Valentine and Jeff Louderback have the top stories. Progressives have won over 60 percent of the 2026 Democrat primary races. Bruce Robertson says, "Yes, but wait until the November elections.”
Unleashed! The Political News Hour with Mayor Deb – Local communities throughout the country are pushing back against some of the wealthiest companies in the world. While allegiance to a political party and benefactors apparently “trumps all,” biometrics, surveillance, and government overreach, in an AI-dominated world await. AI may just become humanity's greatest enemy...
Isaac Orr, co-author of the Energy Bad Boys Substack and co-founder and Vice President of Research at Always On Energy Research, joins Josh to discuss how new AI data centers—combined with other policy-driven initiatives like electric vehicles—will place major stress on the nation's power grid and energy resources. They explore the steps being taken by the Trump administration, federal and state legislators, and tech companies themselves to meet these energy demands. They also examine the serious risks if those needs aren't adequately addressed, including potential blackouts and significantly higher energy costs. Check out Always On Energy Research: https://alwaysonenergy.wpenginepowered.com/ Follow Isaac's Substack: https://substack.com/@energybadboys?r=3goao8&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=stories&shareImageVariant=image
Viewpoint This Sunday with Malcolm Out Loud – Are the California midterms being stolen? You've been hearing a great deal about these AI data centers - now local communities don't want them. Jay Valentine and Jeff Louderback have the top stories. Progressives have won over 60 percent of the 2026 Democrat primary races. Bruce Robertson says, "Yes, but wait until the November elections.”
Inflation is hitting Iran hard as its economy struggles. In Maine, Senator John Fetterman is the only Democrat not backing Graham Plattner. Donald Trump just announced a $700 million investment in the coal industry. And Major League Baseball might be expanding, with talk of adding two new teams. Mark takes your calls! Mark interviews Fox Business analyst Charles Payne. Mark and Charles talk about Elon Musk's much-anticipated SpaceX IPO, whether it is a smart investment, and how big the space industry could get. They also discuss the rise of AI data centers and what that could mean for energy prices. Some bad news for New Jersey: Samsung is moving its headquarters to Texas, costing the state 1,000 jobs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 4, 2026 – Kurt Kallaus at ExecSpec.net discusses what the prediction markets are pricing in for the Iran War and the Strait of Hormuz in addition to discussing his outlook for the US stock market and US economy in light of growing inflationary...
Seattle advances AI data center moratorium bill // Downtown Seattle may house new data center // Inside the UFC’s $60 Million Made-For-TV White House Gambit // Trump suggests he won’t take down UFC ‘Claw’ on White House lawn // Meta Silently Added Face-Recognition Code for Its Smart Glasses to Millions of Phones
Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics.NewsreportsHeadline news responding to criticism of ABC Host Charlie Pickering for interview with far right provocateur Avi Yemeni and Anti-abortion MPs collaborate to remove hard-won reproductive rights.Interviews and DiscussionsInterview with Bhaskar Sunkara, founding editor of Jacobin magazine, author of The Socialist Manifesto (2019) and President of American progressive journal The Nation about the United States under the Trump administration and prospects for building socialist politics. You can listen to the individual interview here.Karyn Brown, resident at the Waterloo public housing estates and a activist with Action for Public Housing in Gadigal/Sydney about the ongoing occupation of the Waterloo estates against the demolition by the State Labor government. You can listen to the individual interview here.Jake Delphin, educator and political activist based in Melbourne who is part of organising the "Who Controls our Data" rally, a upcoming protest raising concerns about the proposed expansion of AI Data Centres in Melbourne. You can listen to the individual interview here.
RURAL AMERICA FACES WATER CRISIS, POWER GRID BATTLES, AND AI EXPANSION CONCERNS On this episode of Rural Route, Trent Loos is joined by Jay Truitt from Texas for a powerful discussion about some of the biggest challenges facing rural America. The conversation begins with growing concerns over AI data center water use.
This week on AwesomeCast 781, Sorg, Katie, and Podnar are recording from the road in Ann Arbor, Michigan, while covering the AutoDrive Challenge and breaking down a packed week in tech, gaming, AI, gadgets, and local Pittsburgh creativity. Stories & Gadgets Discussed: He-Man movie excitement and Denny's tie-in menu https://www.dennys.com/promotions/he-man-movie Sorg and Katie talk Masters of the Universe hype, themed shirts, Skeletor, nostalgia, and the wild Denny's promotional food lineup. USB-C wireless lavalier microphone from TikTok Shop https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP92fEduBXyNW-MWMCM/ Podnar shows off a budget two-pack wireless lav mic with charging case, USB-C receiver, magnetic clips, pass-through charging, and easy phone/computer setup. Pride History Month: Alan Turing https://www.alanturing.net Podnar highlights Alan Turing's role in breaking Enigma, early computing, artificial intelligence, the Turing Test, and his importance during Pride Month. ChachiSays Video Game Minute: Steam Deck price increase https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz725d5d1x7o Chachi covers a reported 40% Steam Deck price jump and the larger conversation around gaming hardware costs. Modern Warfare's next story setting https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9q391y5088o The next Modern Warfare game is discussed with a plot centered around Korea and the North/South conflict. Unreal Engine 6 announced https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/epic-announces-unreal-engine-6-which-will-run-the-next-era-of-rocket-league/ Epic's Unreal Engine 6 announcement gets spotlighted, including its connection to the next era of Rocket League. NVIDIA-linked mini AI data centers for the home https://www.inc.com/moses-jeanfrancois/nvidia-mini-ai-data-center-house/91340588?brid=YWdncwHdllWCngoYfFZ4UgdFmvNg The crew discusses the idea of installing small AI data centers at homes, possible monthly compensation, energy concerns, smart panels, solar power, and whether distributed AI infrastructure makes sense. Virtual Boy games added to Nintendo Switch Online https://www.vgchartz.com/article/467822/5-virtual-boy-games-added-to-nintendo-switch-online/ Sorg talks about trying the new Virtual Boy library on Switch, including Space Invaders, Jack Bros, Tetris, Mario Clash-style gameplay, and the weird legacy of Nintendo's red-and-black headset. Donkey Kong 64 coming to Nintendo Switch Online https://www.ign.com/articles/donkey-kong-64-confirmed-for-nintendo-switch-online Donkey Kong 64 is joining Nintendo Switch Online, giving Sorg another retro Nintendo title to revisit. Google fake call detection for AI impersonation scams https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/02/google-rolls-out-fake-call-detection-to-protect-against-ai-deepfake-impersonation-scams/ Katie explains Google's Phone by Google fake call detection, device verification, RCS, and why families may need modern “secret word” safety plans to combat AI voice scams. Squonk's Joy Machine at Three Rivers Arts Festival https://www.wesa.fm/arts-culture/2026-06-02/pittsburghs-squonk-joy-machine-three-rivers-arts-festival Katie spotlights Pittsburgh performance group Squonk and their interactive Joy Machine street puppet installation at the Three Rivers Arts Festival. Microsoft Scout AI agent https://www.wired.com/story/meet-microsoft-scout-your-ai-coworker-that-never-logs-off/ Podnar discusses Microsoft's move toward smaller AI agents built into Office, Teams, calendars, and workplace tools. Michigan fireball https://www.mlive.com/weather/2026/06/bright-fireball-flared-out-over-michigan-monday-night-did-you-find-debris-in-your-yard.html Podnar shares reports of a bright fireball over Michigan and Ohio, meteor debris, and how these events remind us we are part of a much bigger universe.
Big K Hour 02: How would AI data centers impact your electricity bill? full 1728 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:17:53 +0000 xqOxFrw4re5xiIh3dTpuQfGc1LHj9Nhj news The Big K Morning Show news Big K Hour 02: How would AI data centers impact your electricity bill? The Big K Morning Show 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News https://player.amperwave
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Anthropic has filed for an IPO and Strategy finally sold bitcoin for the first time since 2022. Welcome back to The Blockspace Podcast! Anthropic has filed for an IPO as the public markets race for frontier AI companies heats up. Plus, Strategy just sold bitcoin for the first time since 2022, and Lygos' Francis Corvino joins to give his take on whether Strategy is losing favor as Strive makes inroads with BTC treasury investors. We also welcome DMG's Sheldon Bennett and Steve Eliscu to discuss DMG's flagship, 50 MW AI data center in BC, Canada. And to finish the show, we touch on IREN's new $3.65B GPU finance deal and a new executive order in Utah to regulate the roll out of AI data centers in the state. Check out our latest report, “What's a Megawatt Worth?” where we quantify the trillion dollar opportunity for bitcoin miners venturing into the AI sector. Download here: https://megawattreport.com/ Subscribe to our newsletter to receive updates for all of our shows and content: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com
An AI data center just broke ground in Saline.
Send us Fan MailThe AI data-center boom is no longer a simple left-right issue.In Pennsylvania, Republican lawmakers are pushing an 18-month pause so local communities can update their rules before massive data-center projects get locked in. A Democratic state senator is pushing an even longer moratorium. Governor Josh Shapiro still wants Pennsylvania in the data-center race, but with guardrails.In Michigan, Governor Gretchen Whitmer is backing big AI data-center investment, while Rashida Tlaib is warning that residents may be steamrolled by fast-tracked projects, higher utility costs, water demands, and pollution concerns.So what is this really about?Speed versus consent.Corporate power wants to move fast. Communities need time. And Congress has Article I power to slow the machine down, hold hearings, demand disclosure, and make every member choose.Build the future — but build it in public.Full show on Rumble, Twitch, and Substack.The Coffman Chronicle: https://www.thecoffmanchronicle.com/ Pocket Constitution: https://thecoffmanchronicle.kit.com/pocket-constitutionRumble: https://rumble.com/v7aq8gy-ai-data-centers-are-coming-who-pays-the-bill-tmp-1062.htmlYou're listening to today's Opening Argument from The Tony Michaels Podcast. The full show is free on Rumble, with clips, receipts, and the full breakdown. For the ad-free version and deeper breakdowns, subscribe to The Coffman Chronicle at TheCoffmanChronicle.com. Support the show
On this episode of Path to Zero, recorded at CERAWeek in Houston, host Tucker Perkins sits down with Claire Hao, energy and power grid reporter for the Houston Chronicle. The post 7.5 – AI, Data Centers and the New Anxiety Around the Grid with Houston Chronicle Energy Reporter Claire Hao appeared first on Propane.
For most of human history, space has been a place we visited. The next chapter may be about building there.For decades, space was the domain of governments, astronauts, and science fiction. Today, falling launch costs, reusable rockets, and a new generation of ambitious founders are turning orbit into something else entirely: a place to build. The question is no longer whether humanity can construct large-scale infrastructure in space, but what we should build first—and why.In this episode of TechSurge, host Sriram Vishwanath speaks with Dr. Ariel Ekblaw, Founder and CEO of Aurelia Institute, Research Affiliate at MIT's Space Exploration Initiative, and founder of Rendezvous Robotics. Ariel has spent her career exploring one of the most fundamental challenges of the emerging space economy: how to build structures in orbit that are far larger than anything that can fit inside a rocket.Ariel explains the origins of TESSERAE, her pioneering work on autonomous self-assembling space architecture, and how ideas borrowed from biology, swarm intelligence, and modular construction could unlock a future of massive solar arrays, communications infrastructure, orbital laboratories, and eventually human habitats in space.The conversation explores the rapidly emerging market for in-orbit infrastructure, including AI data centers in space, space-based solar power, and the technologies needed to support a permanent industrial presence beyond Earth. Ariel breaks down the engineering realities behind these ideas—why cooling data centers in space is harder than most people assume, how autonomous assembly could solve the scale problem, and why the future of orbital infrastructure may look more like a business park than a collection of standalone satellites.Sriram and Ariel also discuss the broader implications of humanity's return to space: the economics unlocked by reusable launch systems, the opportunities created by dramatically lower transportation costs, and the second-order innovations that may emerge from building an industrial ecosystem in orbit. Along the way, they examine space debris, stewardship of the orbital commons, artificial gravity, and what it will take to make long-term human habitation in space viable.At the heart of the discussion is Ariel's belief that space is not an escape from Earth's problems, but a tool for solving them. Whether through advanced manufacturing, new energy systems, biotechnology research, or entirely new industries, she argues that the next era of space exploration should be focused on improving life here at home.Sign up for our newsletter at techsurgepodcast.com for updates on upcoming TechSurge Live Summits and future episodes.Links:Ariel Ekblaw on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/arielekblawAurelia Institute:https://www.aureliainstitute.orgRendezvous Robotics:https://www.rdvrobotics.comMIT Space Exploration Initiative:https://www.media.mit.edu/groups/space-exploration/overview/How Aurelia is Designing Self-Assembling Space Stations: https://www.fastcompany.com/91242689/how-the-aurelia-institute-is-designing-a-self-assembling-space-stationOverview Energy (Space-Based Solar Power): https://www.overviewenergy.comStarCatcher Industries (Space-to-Space Power Transmission): https://www.starcatcherindustries.comImpulse Space (Orbital Transportation): https://www.impulsespace.comReferences Mentioned During the DiscussionEarthrise - The Apollo 8 Photograph: https://www.nasa.gov/image-article/apollo-8-earthrise/Carl Sagan's “Pale Blue Dot”: https://www.planetary.org/worlds/pale-blue-dotBuckminster Fuller Institute: https://www.bfi.orgWatch Ariel's Talks & InterviewsAurelia Institute YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AureliaInstituteAriel's TED Talk: https://youtu.be/IHrGK3Mu5K4?si=QwGHq1BEoB-QMUjkSpace Business Podcast - Self-Assembling Space Habitats with Ariel Ekblaw: https://spacebusiness.podbean.com/e/137-self-assembling-space-habitats-ariel-ekblaw-founder-ceo-aurelia-institute/Further ReadingNASA's Artemis Program: https://www.nasa.gov/artemisInternational Space Station (ISS): https://www.nasa.gov/international-space-stationAurelia Institute's Vision for Humanity's Future in Space: https://www.aureliainstitute.orgMIT News: Supporting Mission-Driven Space Innovation: https://news.mit.edu/2025/supporting-mission-driven-space-innovation-aurelia-institute-0710Timestamps:[00:00] Highlights[00:34] Welcome to the Episode[02:33] The New Space Race Begins[04:10] Meet Dr. Ariel Ekblaw[06:30] Why We Explore Space? [12:53] How She Discovered Self-Assembly at MIT [17:10] How TESSERAE Tiles Build Themselves[20:14] How the Tiles Coordinate Like a Swarm[24:47] Repairing and Reconfiguring Structures in Orbit[28:32] Why the Space Industry Is Exploding Now[34:25] The Case for AI Data Centers in Space[45:21] How Much Compute Will Move to Space?[48:40] Why This Space Era Is Different[52:24] The Growing Problem of Space Debris[55:14] Building the Next SpaceX[57:27] What Could Go Wrong in Space?[59:33 ] How Many Hours of Gravity Do Humans Need?[01:00:38] Why We Should Build in Low Earth Orbit First[01:05:09] Should We Really Colonize Mars?[01:11:27] Could You Commute to Space for Work?[01:13:50] Who Makes the Rules in Space?[01:22:30] What's Overhyped and Underhyped in Space[01:26:57]What's the Real Story in Space?
Water has long been an overlooked piece of data center infrastructure, but that is rapidly changing as AI development accelerates across the industry. In this episode of the Data Center Frontier Show podcast, DCF Editor in Chief Matt Vincent sits down with Anurag Bajpayee, co-founder and executive chairman of Gradiant, to discuss why water is increasingly emerging alongside power as one of the most important constraints facing future data center development. Bajpayee explains how hyperscale operators are beginning to view water availability, reuse, discharge management, and community acceptance as strategic business issues rather than simply sustainability concerns. He also discusses Gradiant's end-to-end approach to industrial water treatment, including advanced recycling technologies, AI-driven operational optimization, and the company's vision for helping data centers become less dependent on municipal water supplies. Among the topics touched on: • Why operator interest in water strategy has surged over the past 12 to 24 months • How water availability is becoming a siting, permitting, and business continuity issue for AI campuses • The concept of "controlling your water destiny" • Turning wastewater into a resource through recycling and reuse • How AI can optimize water treatment operations in real time • What data centers can learn from the semiconductor industry's evolution in water management • The water implications of direct liquid cooling and next-generation AI infrastructure • Why water stewardship is increasingly becoming a business strategy rather than solely an environmental initiative As AI infrastructure scales to unprecedented levels, the industry's resource challenges are expanding beyond power alone. This conversation offers a timely look at why water is becoming a critical component of data center planning, operations, and long-term growth. Listen now to hear how Gradiant views the future of water infrastructure in the AI era and why operators are increasingly seeking greater control over one of their most essential resources.
The podcast opens with updates on the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a German state-owned energy company contracting for Canadian West Coast LNG, and the Pope's theological document warning about AI. Next, Peter and Jackie introduce this week's guest, Marc Spieler, Senior Managing Director for the Global Energy Industry at NVIDIA, joining from Houston, Texas, to discuss the latest developments at the intersection of AI and energy. Energy and AI are deeply interlinked. Energy companies are using AI to improve efficiency across oil and gas, renewables, and emerging sources such as next-generation fission and fusion. At the same time, AI's explosive growth is driving significant new electricity demand, requiring a build-out of both generation and grid infrastructure. Predicting future power demand from AI remains uncertain; it depends on the pace of adoption and whether GPUs, along with other delivery components of the digital infrastructure stack, will become more efficient over time. Marc highlights that data centres are becoming more flexible, with the ability to reduce consumption during periods of grid stress. This would allow new data centre capacity to be added without straining the grid, while also lowering costs for all power consumers by improving system utilization during off-peak periods. Content referenced in this podcast: NVIDIA Blog with examples of energy company AI applications: Efficiency at Scale: NVIDIA, Energy Leaders Accelerating Power‑Flexible AI Factories to Fortify the Grid (March 2026) NVIDIA's NeMo Framework was used for asset integrity and reliability at Petrobras (March 2025) NVIDIA's Earth-2 library of open models, libraries, and frameworks that democratize global access to professional-grade weather and climate AI NVIDIA Vera Rubin DSX AI Factory reference design to maximize efficiency (March 2026) NVIDIA and Emerald AI, along with other energy companies, pioneer flexible AI factories (March 2026) Pope Leo XIV, Magnifica Humanitas: On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence (May 25, 2026) Please review our disclaimer at: https://www.arcenergyinstitute.com/disclaimer/ Check us out on social media: X (Twitter): @arcenergyinstLinkedIn: @ARC Energy Research Institute Subscribe to ARC Energy Ideas PodcastApple PodcastsAmazon MusicSpotify
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Alpha Warrior and Josh Reid open Episode 27 with Q post 916, "saving Israel for last," and make the case it is actively unfolding right now. Netanyahu is weaning off US funding, defying Trump at every turn, and European countries are rushing to fill the void. Then the guys break down Trump's deliberate discombobulation strategy as a form of AI data warfare, explaining why his contradictory posts are not chaos but a calculated operation to corrupt the enemy's predictive models. Tulsi Gabbard is set to leave the DNI on June 30 with a mass declassification that could trigger a national emergency on election integrity. Iran's nuclear dust, Venezuela's uranium seizure, and Uranium One start connecting in ways that point back to very familiar names. And July 4 is shaping up to be the symbolic starting gun for everything the community has been waiting for.
Seattle City Councilmember Eddie Lin on the need to pause construction on AI data centers in Seattle // Casey McNerthney on how "toy" guns are prosecuted differently than real guns // Crime and Punishment" — a weekly crime report with Casey McNerthney at the King County Prosecutor's Office // Charlie Commentary on why members of the Sound Transit board are in control of so much tax revenue // Steven Portnoy on several legal battles for President Trump // Gee Scott on preparations for World Cup matches in Seattle
Erin Brockovich rose to fame after the release of a 2000 Hollywood movie, starring Julia Roberts, which told the story of her real-life fight to bring justice to a small town affected by a utility company's pollution. Now, she is lending her voice to the growing opposition to AI data centers, which tech companies say are needed to fuel economic growth and national security. But who is the true villain in this story? For more: Why Utah residents are protesting a massive AI data center project backed by Kevin O'Leary --- Guest: Elizabeth Martorana & Erin Brockovich, consumer advocate Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Photo By: Alan Freed/Reuters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary has been making the media rounds defending the 40,000-acre data center project he's backing in northern Utah. Dismissing residents' concerns over the environmental impacts and water demands of the proposed project in the drought-stricken Great Salt Lake region, O'Leary has claimed protesters are “bused in,” “misinformed,” and alleged that China has had a hand in orchestrating the public push back.“The Stratos project in Utah is an example of data center largesse,” says Jim Walsh, the policy director of Food and Water Watch, an organization leading a campaign to stop the rapid development of data centers across the country. As proposed, the project would be more than double the size of Manhattan. Walsh adds, “It's important to recognize that the impacts of this data center go beyond the water and energy concerns that impact the residents of Salt Lake. They're going to be pulling gas from the Ruby Pipeline, and this project is going to perpetuate more fracking in the Western U.S., a practice for extracting natural gas that uses extreme amounts of water.”This week on The Intercept Briefing, host Jordan Uhl speaks to Walsh about the massive Utah project, the environmental and economic impact of data centers on communities especially where water is already scarce, and the Trump administration's push to cut regulations at the federal and local level to accelerate the build-out of data centers and AI infrastructure.In response to O'Leary claiming data center development is a national security priority to beat out China in the AI race, Walsh says, “National security isn't just about having technological and military superiority.” We're not safe if we don't have clean air and clean water to drink and breathe. We're not safe if our communities have massive data centers that are extracting our natural resources. Our entire economy functions on access to water.”For more, listen to the full conversation of The Intercept Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen.Keep our investigations free and fearless at theintercept.com/join. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A video recently went viral of Larry Fink, head of BlackRock, calling for Americans to invest their retirement savings and pension funds into AI data centers. Jimmy and Americans' Comedian Kurt Metzger argue that once investment becomes "mandatory," choice is removed and your 401(k) becomes collateral repurposed to support the globalist agenda—with risk and loss staying with you while upside and control go to the billionaires building the infrastructure. Catherine Austin Fitts explains that most people don't actually own their 401(k)s; they hold a "claim" through the DTCC, meaning their savings can be reallocated without their consent into centralized AI and energy grids. The two hosts assert that the real purpose of massive centralized AI data centers is not productivity but control—specifically to enable central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) that will monitor every transaction in real time, with universal basic income (UBI) being the mechanism to force people to accept microchips under their skin. Jimmy concludes that the "race against China" is a psyop to get the public to comply without asking questions, and that the ICE prisons being built are not for immigrants but for Americans who eventually resist this takeover. Plus segments on Tucker Carlson railing against the predatory credit card industry, an Israeli released after being arrested for running an illicit biolab in Las Vegas and how Republicans proved that the "Force the Vote" strategy would work. Also featuring Stef Zamorano and Briahna Joy Gray!
In this episode of The Jimmy Rex Show, Jimmy sits down with Utah activist January Walker to discuss the rapidly growing concerns surrounding AI, massive data centers, energy consumption, water usage, nuclear expansion, and the future of Utah's environment.January breaks down why she believes current AI infrastructure is unsustainable, how data centers are impacting the Great Salt Lake, the risks tied to proposed nuclear projects along Utah's fault lines, and why she says humanity is approaching a critical turning point.This conversation covers technology, politics, environmental concerns, cybersecurity, energy infrastructure, and the growing debate around AI's long-term impact on society.Follow January Walker: IG
Host Brian Walsh takes up ImpactAlpha's top stories with editor Amy Cortese. Up this week: Two different approaches that impact investors are taking to address Big Tech's AI data center buildout; who wins when access to private equity is opened up to American retirees; and, how 2x is spurring a global race to the top in gender-lens investing.To try ImpactAlpha Edge, click here. This week's stories:“Investors must push for transparency on AI's water risks,” by Ceres' Kirsten James."Elemental Impact teams with hyperscalers to deploy clean tech solutions," by Amy Cortese.“In the name of ‘democratization,' private equity firms eye US retirement savings,” by Isaac Silk and Amy CorteseSubscribe to Impact(ed) on Spotify, Apple or wherever you listen.“Spurring a global race to the top in gender-lens investing,” by David Bank
Host Brian Walsh takes up ImpactAlpha's top stories with editor Amy Cortese. Up this week: Two different approaches that impact investors are taking to address Big Tech's AI data center buildout; who wins when access to private equity is opened up to American retirees; and, how 2x is spurring a global race to the top in gender-lens investing.To try ImpactAlpha Edge, click here. This week's stories:“Investors must push for transparency on AI's water risks,” by Ceres' Kirsten James."Elemental Impact teams with hyperscalers to deploy clean tech solutions," by Amy Cortese.“In the name of ‘democratization,' private equity firms eye US retirement savings,” by Isaac Silk and Amy CorteseSubscribe to Impact(ed) on Spotify, Apple or wherever you listen.“Spurring a global race to the top in gender-lens investing,” by David Bank
Click here to watch the full episode on YouTubeAI data centers are popping up across the country at a pace nobody's really talking about, and they might be the reason your electric bill keeps climbing. This week we're getting into what these data centers actually are, who's really paying for them, and where the money is moving behind the scenes.Here's what we're sippin on:Why your electric bill is climbing even if you're cutting off every light in the houseThe companies getting billions in tax incentives to build in your backyard, and who ends up footing the billHow to position yourself on the right side of a $7 trillion shift instead of just paying for itIf you've noticed your bill going up and you've been wondering what's actually going on behind the scenes, this one is for you.Thank you for listening, and as always... enjoy your first sip!What did you think about this episode?--------------------------------GET THE NEWSLETTER: First Sip Weekly: Business news & tips, lessons from the guests & content recs every week. Subscribe for free: https://firstsipweekly.beehiiv.comCONNECT WITH DEKIMBE: YouTubeInstagram Facebook LinkedInFOLLOW THE PODCAST:InstagramApple PodcastsSpotifyFor podcast sponsorship & advertising opportunities please contact: firstsippod@gmail.com
Copper steps out of the shadow of gold and silver in this wide‑ranging conversation with StoneX's Natalie Scott Gray and SummerHaven's Kurt Nelson. Jeff digs into why “Dr. Copper” sits at the heart of electrification, AI data centers, EVs, and defense, and how underinvestment in mines, fragile supply chains from Chile to the DRC, and China's smelting dominance are setting the stage for structural shortages. Natalie breaks down the real fundamentals: tariffs, sulfuric acid bottlenecks, strategic stockpiling, and the difference between visible and hidden inventories, while Kurt connects it all to macro, inflation, and why investors may be underestimating copper versus the miners. Along the way, they hit on rare earths, environmental trade‑offs, and what rising retail interest in copper bars might signal about the next phase of the metals trade. SEND IT!Chapters:00:00-01:16=Intro01:17–04:58 = Natalie & Kurt: From Chemistry Labs to Copper Markets04:59–14:09 = What Makes “Dr. Copper” Special? Conductivity, AI, EVs & the Grid14:10–26:41 = Inside the Copper Supply Machine: Mines, Smelters & China's Grip26:42–39:34 = Tariffs, Trade Wars & Regional Shortages: How Policy Moves Copper39:35–56:19 = Structural Deficits, Sulfur Shocks & the Coming Copper Crunch56:20–1:03:09 = Investing in Copper: Futures vs. Miners, Inflation & Retail FOMO1:03:10–1:08:43 = Copper Bars, Lab-Grown Diamonds & Restaurant RecsBlog Post: The Hardest Trade Is Holding the Thing That Doesn't Hug You BackPodcast episode: Unlocking the Commodity Risk Premium with Kurt Nelson of SummerHavenFollow along on LinkedIn with Kurt Nelson & Natalie Scott-Gray and be sure to check out summerhavenindex.com and stonex.com for more information!Don't forget to subscribe toThe Derivative, follow us on Twitter at@rcmAlts andsign-up for our blog digest.Disclaimer: This podcast is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as legal, business, or tax advice. All opinions expressed by podcast participants are solely their own opinions and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of RCM Alternatives, their affiliates, or companies featured. Due to industry regulations, participants on this podcast are instructed not to make specific trade recommendations, nor reference past or potential profits. And listeners are reminded that managed futures, commodity trading, and other alternative investments are complex and carry a risk of substantial losses. As such, they are not suitable for all investors. For more information, visitwww.rcmalternatives.com/disclaimer
Send us Fan MailCongress still has constitutional power.The question is whether it will use it.Today we break down how Rep. Thomas Massie could use a discharge petition to force Congress into a public vote on the AI data-center boom — and why this may become one of the defining political fights of the next decade.This is not about banning technology.It is about public consent, concentrated power, electricity costs, water demand, utility infrastructure, and whether the American people get a say before massive AI infrastructure is locked into place.Build the future. But build it in public.Become a paid supporter at The Coffman Chronicle for full episodes, deeper breakdowns, transcript analysis, and independent reporting focused on power, accountability, and working people.Rumble: https://rumble.com/v7agpp8-judge-torches-executive-power-in-kilmar-garcia-case-tmp-1058.htmlThe Coffman Chronicle: https://www.thecoffmanchronicle.com/ Pocket Constitution: https://thecoffmanchronicle.kit.com/pocket-constitutionYou're listening to today's Opening Argument from The Tony Michaels Podcast. The full show is free on Rumble, with clips, receipts, and the full breakdown. For the ad-free version and deeper breakdowns, subscribe to The Coffman Chronicle at TheCoffmanChronicle.com. Support the show
Orange County's registrar is traveling to evacuation centers near Garden Grove to help residents vote. A report says California data centers use loopholes to hide their water use. The L.A. Philharmonic announces its new music director. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
In this episode, we dive into how to fix your e-commerce data and choose the right tech stack for future growth. Mark Rubin, Founder and President of Kasama, shares how brands can stop wasting spend from bad data and pick the right platforms amidst the ongoing platform wars. He also reveals what is real with agentic AI today, how to avoid failing replatform projects, and the exact steps to ensure your brand is set up to win. Topics discussed in this episode: How bad data leads to wasted e-commerce spend. What breaks when collecting and using online data. Why data gaps ruin daily brand decision-making. What happens when merchants ignore platform data gaps. Why picking the right platform is hard today. Where brands go wrong when choosing tech platforms. How platform wars confuse modern e-commerce merchants. What choosing the wrong platform costs your brand. Why so many brand replatform projects fail today. What agentic AI actually means for digital retail. Links & ResourcesWebsite: https://www.kasamadigital.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markjrubin/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kasama-digital Get access to more free resources by visiting the show notes at https://tinyurl.com/tkcv8uueI'd love your feedback. Tap the the link to send me a text. ______________________________________________________LOVE THE SHOW? HERE ARE THE NEXT STEPS!Follow the podcast to get every bonus episode. Tap follow now and don't miss out! Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://tinyurl.com/ecb-apple-podcasts Join our Free Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/ Support The Show On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EcommerceCoffeeBreak Partner with us: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/partner-with-us/
Jim McTague describes robust Memorial Day shopping in Lancaster County despite high gas prices. He warns that the economy sits in bubbles created by AI data centers and government spending. (5/16)1900 HOTEL RAMONA LA, THIRD AND SPRING
It's Hump Day on The Majority Report On today's program: Chris Rabb wins the Democratic primary in Pennsylvania's 3rd Congressional district. Since there is no Republican running in the general, Rabb is all but guaranteed to be the new Representative of the bluest district in the country. Thomas Massie loses his primary to Trump-backed challenger Ed Gallrein. Leo Martinez, community organizer and founder of the ICE watchdog group, VC Defensa, joins the show to discuss DHS raiding his house last week. If you live in Southern California, call or text 805-296-1119 to sign up for alerts on ICE activity in the area. Also, if you're in the market for a new skate deck, consider picking one up from Leo's shop - StashBxx. And if you spot ICE Gabi Finlayson, senior partner at Elevate Strategies, joins MR to discuss a Kevin O'Leary funded proposed data center that would be the largest in the country. Gabi's organizing against this data center has led Mr. Wonderful to accuse her of being a Chinese asset. To support Utahns in their fight against this environmentally, financially and occupationally disastrous data center consider picking up a "Utah Nature Security" hat which mocks O'Leary's hat he has been wearing of late. In the Fun Half: Charles Booker wins the Kentucky Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. John from San Antonio calls in to provide some data regarding upcoming elections. Donald Trump and Ashley St. Clair both imply that Elon Musk had some sort of sketchy dealings with voting machines amidst the 2024 presidential election. Rep. Sara Jacobs speaks to Mehdi Hasan about how the Biden administration had an opportunity to potentially stop the genocide in Sudan, but it would've interfered with the genocide in Gaza. Call these New York politicians to let them know that their constituent, Rosa Martinez, has been kidnapped in international: waters by Israeli forces Nadia Velazquez (202) 225-2361 Kirsten Gillibrand (202) 224-4451 Chuck Schumer (202) 224-6542 All that and more. To connect and organize with your local ICE rapid response team visit ICERRT.com The Congress switchboard number is (202) 224-3121. You can use this number to connect with either the U.S. Senate or the House of Representatives. Follow us on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@majorityreportfm Check us out on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/themajorityreport Find our Rumble stream here: https://rumble.com/user/majorityreport Check out our alt YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/majorityreportlive Gift a Majority Report subscription here: https://fans.fm/majority/gift Subscribe to the AMQuickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! https://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: https://majority.fm/app Go to https://JustCoffee.coop and use coupon code majority to get 10% off your purchase Check out today's sponsors: ZOCDOC: Go to Zocdoc.com/MAJORITY and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE and book a top-rated doctor. SUNSET LAKE CBD: Starting today, you can save 35% on your favorite CBD Oil Tinctures with the coupon code Memorial26 at SunsetLakeCBD.com Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattLech On Instagram: @MrBryanVokey Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on YouTube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Subscribe to Brandon's show The Discourse on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.