AI Data Centers Outpace Oil Spending

AI Data Centers Outpace Oil Spending

Update: 2025-11-14
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International Energy Agency report reveals a significant shift in global spending, with more money projected to be spent on AI data centers than on new oil supplies in 2025. This raises questions about the environmental impact and energy infrastructure, as discussed on the TechCrunch Equity podcast. The conversation also covered other tech news, including funding for an AI agent startup and concerns about government spyware targeting journalists.

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AI Data Centers Outpace Oil Spending

AI Data Centers Outpace Oil Spending