{"id":71269,"date":"2025-05-26T21:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/?p=71269"},"modified":"2025-05-26T07:13:36","modified_gmt":"2025-05-26T14:13:36","slug":"trump-wants-coal-to-power-ai-data-centers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/ponoko\/trump-wants-coal-to-power-ai-data-centers\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump Wants Coal To Power AI Data Centers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0-2-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AI doesn\u2019t run on dreams, it runs on power, and lots of it. With Trump calling for coal to fuel data centers, the conversation around energy and AI just got a lot hotter. As an engineer, I get the grid reliability argument\u2014especially when demand is exploding\u2014but I also see why the hyperscalers aren\u2019t biting. There\u2019s a tension here: keep the lights on, or keep the ESG folks happy. Whether you like the idea or not, coal\u2019s not dead yet\u2014and if you\u2019re designing for the edge of the cloud, that matters more than ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2025\/05\/17\/trump-wants-coal-to-power-ai-data-centers-the-tech-industry-is-wary-.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read the full article here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Stories This Week<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#trump-power\">Trump Wants Coal To Power AI Data Centers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#robotics\">Cornerstone Robotics Raises Over $70 Million To Commercialize Its Robotic Surgery System<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#nvidia\">Nvidia Reportedly Develops New Lower-cost AI Chip For China To Skirt US Export Curbs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#SiC\">Wolfspeed&#8217;s Collapse Threatens SiC Market: US$2B Renesas Deal In Jeopardy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#orbit-computing\">On-orbit Computing Startup Sophia Space Raises $3.5m<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#taiwan-sensors\">Taiwan Removes Lithium Battery-powered Air Quality Sensors Over Safety Concerns<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#ai-cameras\">Hardware AI Turns Street Cams Into Rainfall Sensors<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#soft-robotics\">Scientists Create Soft Robots Able To Walk Out Of Printers Which Made Them<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#printable\">Sustainable Fully Inkjet-Printed Humidity Sensor Based On Ionic Liquid And Hydroxypropyl Cellulose<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#cmos-transistor\">  Reconfigurable Flexible Complementary Circuits Based On Polarity-Configurable Carbon Nanotube Transistors<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#RISCV\">Innatera Unveils Pulsar, The World\u2019s First Mass-market Neuromorphic Microcontroller For The Sensor Edge<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hardware Business News<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"robotics\">Cornerstone Robotics Raises Over $70 Million To Commercialize Its Robotic Surgery System<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71271\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-2-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source &#8211; Cornerstone Robotics<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s not often I find surgical robotics particularly relatable, but Cornerstone Robotics has caught my attention\u2014and for good reason. With over $70M in fresh funding and a practical, no-nonsense approach to in-house R&amp;D, they\u2019re proving that advanced medical systems don\u2019t have to come with bloated price tags or empty promises. Their Sentire platform is already making waves in China, and now they\u2019re gearing up to scale globally. While some startups chase trends, Cornerstone seems focused on delivering real engineering that matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/roboticsandautomationnews.com\/2025\/05\/26\/cornerstone-robotics-raises-over-70-million-to-commercialize-its-robotic-surgery-system\/91180\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read the full article here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"nvidia\">Nvidia Reportedly Develops New Lower-cost AI Chip For China To Skirt US Export Curbs<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-2-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source &#8211; Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With U.S. restrictions tightening, Nvidia isn\u2019t backing down\u2014they\u2019re adapting. A new, lower-spec Blackwell-based GPU is reportedly in the pipeline for China, priced between $6,500\u2013$8,000 and using GDDR7 memory to stay within export limits. While it\u2019s not a powerhouse like the H20, it\u2019s a smart play to maintain relevance in China\u2019s $50B datacenter market. I admire the strategic pivot; it\u2019s a reminder that great engineering isn\u2019t just about specs\u2014it\u2019s about surviving the geopolitical game. And with CUDA still leading the stack, Nvidia knows exactly what cards it\u2019s holding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/china\/nvidia-launch-cheaper-blackwell-ai-chip-china-after-us-export-curbs-sources-say-2025-05-24\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read the full article here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"SiC\">Wolfspeed&#8217;s Collapse Threatens SiC Market: US$2B Renesas Deal In Jeopardy<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3-2-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source &#8211; Wolfspeed<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wolfspeed\u2019s financial troubles could send serious voltage spikes through the global silicon carbide industry. With Renesas already $2B deep in a wafer supply deal, the timing couldn\u2019t be worse\u2014especially as EV momentum wavers and Chinese firms ramp up production. I respect Wolfspeed\u2019s bold vision, but in power electronics, as in business, grounding matters. This isn\u2019t just about one company; it\u2019s about the fragility of cutting-edge supply chains under economic stress. For those watching SiC closely, now\u2019s the time to check your insulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitimes.com\/news\/a20250526PD211\/wolfspeed-sic-power-semiconductors-component-renesas.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read the full article here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"orbit-computing\">On-orbit Computing Startup Sophia Space Raises $3.5m<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4-2-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source &#8211; Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Seattle\u2019s Sophia Space just secured $3.5M to develop radiation-hardened, AI-ready orbital compute modules\u2014what they call \u201cTILEs.\u201d It\u2019s an ambitious pitch: space-based Edge computing that reduces reliance on Earth\u2019s power and water. It&#8217;s fascinating to see the boldness of these orbital infrastructure plays, but I remain sceptical. Space is a brutal place for hardware, and while the cold vacuum sounds ideal for cooling, it\u2019s not exactly maintenance-friendly. Still, with ex-NASA and big tech veterans onboard, it\u2019s one to watch\u2014if only to see just how far from Earth this Edge trend can go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.datacenterdynamics.com\/en\/news\/on-orbit-computing-startup-sophia-space-raises-35m-promises-orbital-data-centers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read the full article here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hardware Engineering News<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"taiwan-sensors\">Taiwan Removes Lithium Battery-powered Air Quality Sensors Over Safety Concerns<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5-2-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source &#8211; Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s a story that blends environmental tech with unintended consequences. Taiwan\u2019s science council just pulled 16 lithium battery-powered air quality sensors after one allegedly sparked a wildfire in Yangmingshan National Park. While I get the appeal of lithium for off-grid deployments, in dry rugged terrain, this might not have been the best choice when considering that thermal runaway is no joke. This incident is a reminder that our push for smarter monitoring must also respect the environments we\u2019re protecting. There&#8217;s a balance to be struck between innovation and risk\u2014especially when nature is on the line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.taiwannews.com.tw\/news\/6119259\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read the full article here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ai-cameras\">Hardware AI Turns Street Cams Into Rainfall Sensors<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/6-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/6-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/6-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/6-2-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source &#8211; Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Why build a new sensor network when you\u2019ve already got cameras on every corner? A team in Tianjin figured out how to turn existing surveillance cameras into accurate rainfall detectors using a clever mix of AI, image analysis, and deep learning. It\u2019s a textbook example of doing more with less\u2014no new hardware, just smarter software. I\u2019m always impressed by this kind of practical engineering that skips the hype and gets results. And with urban flooding on the rise, having real-time, hyperlocal rain data might be more valuable than ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gadget.co.za\/airainfallsensors74m\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read the full article here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"soft-robotics\">Scientists Create Soft Robots Able To Walk Out Of Printers Which Made Them<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7-2-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source &#8211; rte<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This one really caught my eye\u2014Edinburgh researchers have built a sub-\u00a3400 desktop printer that makes soft robots, which actually walk right off the print bed. It\u2019s pneumatic, electronics-free, and surprisingly accessible for hobbyists or labs. Cutting out the complex tooling and long dev cycles could open up soft robotics to real-world applications\u2014especially in places like space or hazardous environments where resilience and simplicity matter more than bells and whistles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rte.ie\/news\/newslens\/2025\/0526\/1514979-soft-robots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read the full article here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hardware R&amp;D News<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"printable\">Sustainable Fully Inkjet-Printed Humidity Sensor Based On Ionic Liquid And Hydroxypropyl Cellulose<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71278\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8-2-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source &#8211; Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s a clever bit of materials science\u2014researchers have developed a fully inkjet-printed humidity sensor that not only performs well but also makes a visible color change as it reacts. Made with ionic liquids and hydroxypropyl cellulose on a flexible base, it\u2019s fast, accurate, and cheap to produce. But what really caught my attention is its sustainability angle. With e-waste on everyone\u2019s radar, this kind of low-impact, high-utility design could be key for future IoT deployments. Smart, simple, and actually usable\u2014just how it should be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.acs.org\/doi\/10.1021\/acsami.5c00505\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read the full article here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cmos-transistor\">  Reconfigurable Flexible Complementary Circuits Based On Polarity-Configurable Carbon Nanotube Transistors<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/9-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/9-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/9-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/9-2-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source &#8211; Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A new class of reconfigurable thin-film transistors based on carbon nanotubes is pushing flexible electronics to the next level. By leveraging reversible electrostatic doping via a polymer layer on a Y?O?-passivated channel, researchers have created TFTs that can flip between P- and N-type behavior on demand\u2014without sacrificing performance or stability. These ambipolar devices not only simplify CMOS logic design but also enable compact, programmable circuits. The standout demo? A single module that can morph into NAND, NOR, XOR, or XNOR gates. This kind of real-time configurability could revolutionize hardware security and adaptive electronics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.acs.org\/doi\/10.1021\/acsnano.5c06819\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read the full article here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Open-Source Hardware News<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"RISCV\">Innatera Unveils Pulsar, The World\u2019s First Mass-market Neuromorphic Microcontroller For The Sensor Edge<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/10-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/10-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/10-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/10-2-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source &#8211; Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What happens when AI stops trying to mimic servers and starts thinking more like a brain? You get something like Innatera\u2019s Pulsar\u2014a neuromorphic microcontroller that processes sensor data locally with almost no power draw. It\u2019s not about chasing flashy benchmarks; it\u2019s about enabling real-world, edge AI where every microwatt counts. This kind of chip doesn\u2019t just improve efficiency\u2014it redefines where and how we can deploy intelligence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/innatera.com\/news\/innatera-unveils-pulsar-the-worlds-first-mass-market-neuromorphic-microcontroller-for-the-sensor-edge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read the full article here<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AI doesn\u2019t run on dreams, it runs on power, and lots of it. With Trump calling for coal to fuel data centers, the conversation around energy and AI just got a lot hotter. As an engineer, I get the grid reliability argument\u2014especially when demand is exploding\u2014but I also see why the hyperscalers aren\u2019t biting. There\u2019s a tension here: keep the lights on, or keep the ESG folks happy. 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