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OpenAI’s $500B Valuation, Malaysia’s Data Center Energy Crisis, Google’s Nuclear Reactor Bet, Europe’s Cloud Sovereignty Struggle, Bitcoin’s $500M Liquidation Shock


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Introduction:
In this episode, we explore five compelling stories shaping the future of technology and energy. First, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman warns that the AI industry may be in a bubble, even as OpenAI prepares for a massive $6 billion stock sale that could value the company at $500 billion. Next, we examine the energy and water strain caused by the rapid expansion of data centers in Johor, Malaysia, threatening the region’s sustainability goals. Then, Google partners with Kairos Power to build a cutting-edge Generation IV nuclear reactor in Tennessee, aiming to power its data centers and fuel AI advancements by 2030. We also delve into Europe’s growing concerns over digital sovereignty, as US tech giants control 70% of the continent’s critical cloud infrastructure, sparking debates about reducing dependency. Finally, we cover a dramatic crypto sell-off that wiped out over half a billion dollars in forced liquidations following inflation data and Treasury announcements, shaking the market after Bitcoin’s recent record highs.
Content and Timestamp:
00:00:37 Sam Altman Warns of AI Bubble Amid Surging Investment
00:03:58 AI's Hidden Cost: Malaysia's Data Center Hub Grapples with Energy and Water Strain
00:06:55 Google to Power Data Centers with New Nuclear Reactor in Tennessee
00:10:21 Europe's Digital Dilemma: Should the EU Decouple from US Tech Dominance?
00:13:43 Bitcoin Dips After Record High Amid Macro Concerns and Liquidations
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