Global Energy Crisis Is Worse Than Many Think, and AI Can't Stay Isolated
kimmonismus · x · 2026-09-18
The author spent a long flight reading up on the current global energy crisis and argues it is far more dramatic than many believe.
He notes that anyone passionate about AI must consider energy policy and the chip industry — AI is a complex field, not an isolated one. He therefore takes a closer look at the crisis and links several sources.
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