Skyrocketing Oil Could Starve AI's Power Hunger and Derail the Boom
Your next AI-powered gadget? It might cost more — or arrive later — if oil stays sky-high. The WTO just warned that energy shocks could throttle the AI frenzy powering our economy.
⚡ Key Takeaways
- Prolonged high oil from Middle East war could slash global trade growth by 0.5% and crimp AI investments.
- AI drove 70% of North American investment growth in 2025, mirroring pre-2008 housing bubble risks.
- Energy shocks threaten food security via fertilizer shortages, beyond just tech sector pain.
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Originally reported by The Guardian - AI
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