Google's AI Buildout Just Slurped 37% More Electricity
The balancing act on emissions is really just code for 'we'll clean it up later while the grid melts now.'
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Qatar Mediators Host US-Iran Talks After Fresh Attacks
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50 Cent Exposes Smollett's Pride Stage Grift
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Trump Red Tape Swallows 92 GW of Fresh Electricity
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Absurdity Audit Flags Microsoft $530B Month
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