AI is Running Up America’s Energy Costs — Who’s Footing the Bill?

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🗓️ 20 October 2025

⏱️ 69 minutes

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Scott and Ed dig into how America’s data center boom is driving up electricity bills — and what should be done about it. Then, they look at how Meta and OpenAI are responding to rising mental health concerns and consider who’s really responsible for fixing the problem. Finally, they look at two fast-rising challengers to SpaceX and the new investment opportunities emerging in the space race. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter Order "The Algebra of Wealth," out now Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Follow the podcast across socials @profgmarkets Follow Scott on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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