567. Who Really Benefits from AI and Will Data Centres Decide the Midterms? artwork
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567. Who Really Benefits from AI and Will Data Centres Decide the Midterms?

Sep 1, 2026 · 1 hr 4 min

Why is the backlash against data centres becoming one of the most combustible issues in US politics? What does an AI system's attempt to cheat, cover its tracks, and break into another company’s website reveal about our ability to keep these systems under control? After the catastrophic flash floods in Nepal, why does the funding for climate adaptation often fail the countries that need it most?&n…