Technology

Big Tech is spending hundreds of billions of dollars to build out the energy-hungry infrastructure of AI, and many are turning to “behind-the-meter” solutions to get things up and running as quickly as possible.

From finance to consulting, automation is reshaping entry-level roles. Wendy Carlin explains how students and schools might adapt.

It sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie, but it’s actually on the horizon. Here’s a rundown on the science and economics of getting all that technology into orbit.

Do recent layoffs signal AI is actually replacing human workers? Or, do those companies just think it sounds good to investors?

In trials starting this week, Meta and YouTube will defend themselves against claims that their social media platforms are knowingly addictive and harmful to children.

From the BBC World Service: Cisco’s Chuck Robbins is warning of “carnage" if a bubble in AI share prices bursts.

Kai Ryssdal and Meghan McCarty Carino visit a future data center and an AI startup for a look at our AI future — and the trade-offs that come with it.

Tesla, Microsoft, Meta, and Apple all report Q4 results this week. Investors will be watching closely for how billions in investment in AI has impacted their bottom lines.

While people may find the tools useful and impressive, many simultaneously worry about job displacement, deskilling, the breakdown of human connection, and the rise of data centers.

As AI increases demand for data centers, many will get built in dense metropolitan areas close to where people live and work.