Brian SlettenFrom @garymarcus on BlueSky:
A computer scientist’s perspective on vibe coding:
Nicole ParsonsAI is heavily funded by the fossil fuel industry.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-11-06/saudis-plan-100-billion-ai-powerhouse-to-rival-uae-s-tech-hub
More people need to ask why the Saudis suddenly decided to invest $100 billion dollars in AI initiatives.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-04-06/google-thiel-stand-out-in-saudi-prince-s-silicon-valley-tour
https://www.vox.com/2018/4/6/17206358/saudi-crown-prince-visit-tech-silicon-valley
https://pagesix.com/2018/03/24/saudi-prince-touring-us-to-meet-with-americas-moguls/
More people need to ask why Charles Koch suddenly decided to launch a Silicon Valley venture capital outfit.
https://www.axios.com/2017/12/14/koch-tries-its-hand-at-venture-capital-1513277500
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Saudi Arabia Plans $100 Billion AI Powerhouse to Rival UAE’s Tech Hub
Saudi Arabia is planning a new artificial intelligence project with backing of as much as $100 billion as it seeks to develop a technological hub to rival the neighboring United Arab Emirates, people familiar with the matter said.
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AI is getting this massive push for a reason.
https://financialpost.com/pmn/business-pmn/climate-tech-funding-fell-40-in-2024-as-investors-rushed-to-ai
Redirecting investment away from climate action & putting it towards tech that maximizes fossil fuel usage.
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/apr/03/trump-fossil-fuel-donors-data-centers
https://energydigital.com/articles/energy-water-data-could-google-make-ai-sustainable
https://theconversation.com/data-centre-emissions-are-soaring-its-ai-or-the-climate-240137
