The expansion of AI data centers is placing unprecedented pressure on global natural resources The expansion of AI data centers is placing unprecedented pressure on global natural resources, transforming technological needs into a geopolitical challenge. Compared to traditional infrastructure, the new hardware requires significantly more electricity, prompting industry giants to invest in even nuclear power…

Artificial intelligence (AI) is often hailed, but the impact of AI on the global income distribution remains highly uncertain, because it could widen income disparities within countries, benefiting skilled workers, displacing jobs with repetitive tasks, and concentrating wealth among those who control the technology.  In 2023, the United States alone secured $67.2 billion in AI-related…