El Niño has arrived - and it's on track to be a big one. From transatlantic flight times to Panama Canal shipping delays, to the cost of a candy bar or even just a bottle of soap, its effects can pop up all over the economy. (gift link) www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

El Niño Slams Into a Global Economy Unprepared for More Chaos

Scientists warn a blockbuster weather event risks pushing costs higher for everything from building materials to groceries.

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⚡ The AI data center boom in the US is threatening to claim its biggest victim yet — the nation’s largest electric grid operator. ⚡ In an explosive speech, the FERC chair said it may have grown "too big to function." 🎁Gift link to our deep dive below 🎁 www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

AI Data Center Boom Risks Breakup of Biggest US Power Grid Operator

Soaring utility bills and sluggish bureaucracy are fueling calls to split up PJM Interconnection, which runs the grid in 13 states.

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Artificial intelligence data centers are on the verge of reaching their limits. That’s forcing a reckoning among hyperscalers, data center operators, chip makers and power equipment producers. As they scale up, they are having to reimagine how data centers are designed, built and powered. 🎁 link:

The Race to Rethink Data Centers for AI’s Power Surge

With energy demand already straining infrastructure, AI players are reimagining the data center from the ground up.

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