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Energy Industry Boom or bust: How to protect ratepayers from the AI bubble

David M. Klaus, Mark MacCarthy

October 30, 2025

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The painting shows a person standing on a staircase made of green and pink cubes, symbolising a Penrose staircase, in a cosmic environment. The person is reaching towards a glowing cross-shaped structure emitting binary code, representing AI's reach into the future. Surrounding the figure are outlined boxes showing various elements, such as glasses, medical tools, a self-driving car, and financial symbols, interconnected by white lines. The background is dark with star-like dots and features colour-coded boxes which mark different elements as relating to AI, human involvement, a combination of both, or an area uncharted by AI and humans.

Social Equity & Inclusion Beyond the blank slate: Why Black women’s trust is critical for equitable AI

Zarah Guillemet, Raj Korpan

October 20, 2025

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Technology Policy & Regulation On European digital sovereignty and platform regulation with Marietje Schaake | The TechTank Podcast

Courtney C. Radsch, Marietje Schaake

October 20, 2025

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