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News & Articles By Willow Tohi
08/20/2026
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By Willow Tohi
High-voltage sodium home battery emerges as affordable rooftop solar solution
German startup Revolta AG unveiled a high-voltage sodium home battery at Intersolar Europe 2026, offering a 2.2 kWh modular starting unit that scales up to 22 kWh. The technology uses a proprietary transformer to boost voltage by roughly 50 times, requiring only three sodium-ion cells per module. Sodium-ion batteries eliminate reliance on rare minerals like […]
06/27/2026
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By Willow Tohi
AI model costs skyrocket, raising questions about access and control
Anthropic’s new Claude models cost double previous versions, with a two-tier system that restricts high-risk queries Industry data shows AI companies like OpenAI and Anthropic are losing billions annually despite rising prices Experts predict top-tier AI tools will cost $20,000+ per user per year within two years Cursor, a major AI coding app, sends 100% […]
06/11/2026
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By Willow Tohi
China’s nuclear surge threatens U.S. energy dominance as AI demand reshapes global power
China is on track to surpass the United States as the world’s leading nuclear power generator within five years, driven by AI energy demand and geopolitical disruptions. Beijing now accounts for nearly half of all nuclear reactors under construction globally, with 36 new reactors underway and a target of 110 gigawatts of installed capacity by […]
05/11/2026
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By Willow Tohi
From semi-arid to Sahara: Scientists say this data center will trigger a climate catastrophe in Utah
The proposed Stratos Project in Box Elder County, Utah, would require 9 gigawatts of power—more than double the electricity used by the entire state—generating 16 gigawatts of thermal energy dumped into a single valley. Physics professor Robert Davies of Utah State University calculates the waste heat could raise local daytime temperatures by 5 degrees Fahrenheit […]
04/06/2026
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By Willow Tohi
Iran threatens “annihilation” of $30B AI data center, escalating tech infrastructure warfare
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has explicitly threatened to destroy the $30 billion Stargate AI data center in Abu Dhabi. The threat is framed as retaliation for any potential U.S. strikes on Iranian power infrastructure. A released video uses satellite imagery to pinpoint the facility, claiming it cannot be hidden. The warning follows reported Iranian attacks on […]
02/28/2026
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By Willow Tohi
A pledge for power, but a thirst unquenched: Tech’s data center dilemma
Major tech companies will meet with President Trump at the White House next week to sign a “Rate Payer Protection Pledge.” The pledge commits companies to providing their own power for new AI data centers to prevent rising electricity bills for nearby consumers. This political move follows voter backlash over spiking utility costs, which became […]
02/17/2026
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By Willow Tohi
Meta plots facial recognition for smart glasses amid political tumult
Meta is considering adding facial recognition to its Ray-Ban smart glasses, a feature that would allow wearers to identify strangers. An internal document suggests the company may time the launch to exploit periods of political distraction when civil liberties groups are less able to mount opposition. The technology would scan faces without consent, creating sensitive […]
01/04/2026
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By Willow Tohi
A city’s heavy price for Europe’s green ambition
A massive rare earth element deposit has been discovered in Kiruna, Sweden, by state-owned miner LKAB. The discovery is central to European ambitions for strategic mineral independence, particularly from China. The mining activity necessitates the unprecedented relocation of the entire city of Kiruna due to ground subsidence. The move presents profound economic, social and environmental […]
12/26/2025
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By Willow Tohi
AI’s thirst for power is testing grids worldwide
Surging electricity demand from AI and cryptocurrency data centers is straining power grids worldwide. Thermal satellite imagery reveals the immense heat output and energy intensity of these facilities. Many new data centers are being built in hot climates, where cooling demands are exceptionally high and inefficient. Grid operators like PJM Interconnection warn of reliability risks […]
12/10/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Silicon Valley and Trump unite? CEOs cheer “one rule” plan to override states
President Donald Trump announced a forthcoming “One Rule” executive order to establish a single federal regulatory framework for artificial intelligence. The order aims to preempt state-level AI regulations, which Trump argues create bureaucratic roadblocks that threaten U.S. competitiveness. The move aligns with Trump’s broader tech policy goals of deregulation and asserting U.S. dominance against rivals […]
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