AI’s trillion dollar time bomb

There’s a time bomb ticking in the AI space: spending is too high, and returns are too low. Megacaps like Meta, Google and Amazon have seen capex spending surge as they throw cash at building out the infrastructure to stay ahead of the AI game. Microsoft in particular has spent billions at a premium valuation, and shelled out $13 billion investing in OpenAI while Apple was reportedly able to secure a partnership with the startup darling for free just 18 months later. That could be a warning for the broader AI space, as experts sound the alarm on the widening gap between what companies are spending on AI, and what they’re getting back from it.

Solid State Batteries Are REALLY Here: Yoshino Power Station

If there’s any doubt that solid state batteries are actually here, well … here’s your proof. You can actually buy this for yourself and get it delivered to your door in a day or two. No, solid state batteries aren’t everywhere and definitely not mass market yet, but they also aren’t vaporware and always five years away. Just like this Yoshino battery, there’s other solid state batteries right on the cusp of ending up in consumer electronics devices near you. But do these early versions live up to the hype? And who is this Yoshino battery really good for?

RFK Jr.: Blockchain Is The Future

Do you really think President Trump and President Biden have the savvy to deal with emerging issues like blockchain and Artificial Intelligence? We need a president who is thinking about those things- one who works to mitigate risks posed by unregulated AI and who sees the value in blockchain companies–rather than forcing them to relocate overseas.

The Frontier of AI Education

In May, I had the chance to visit First Avenue Elementary School in Newark, which is pioneering the use of AI in the classroom. It’s still early days, but my time there showed me the incredible potential of this technology—for students and teachers alike.

Dead Internet Theory: A.I. Killed the Internet

Generative A.I is the nuclear bomb of the Information Age. If the Internet doesn’t feel as creative or fun or interesting as you remember it, you’re not alone. The so-called ‘Dead Internet Theory’ explains why. The rise of artificially generated content killed the internet. How did this happen? Why? And… Is it still possible to stop it?