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Nov 2023
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AI Boom Drives Search for Alternative En...

The Wall Street Journal
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P.M. Edition for Nov. 9. The artificial-intelligence boom is using up a lot of energy, driving companies to seek alternative sources. CIO Journal reporter Belle Lin explains. Plus, from electric vehicles to the solar build-out, demand for really big trees that can be turned into utility poles is growing. Commodities reporter Ryan Dezember explains who’s benefiting from it. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.

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