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Energy costs for supporting vast data centers and AI infrastructure are rising, prompting reconsideration of energy policies and technological innovations like microreactors and advanced nuclear options. Meanwhile, regulatory hurdles and environmental concerns, such as halted large-scale solar projects, complicate the energy landscape.
The deployment of autonomous systems and humanoid robots introduces profound safety and ethical challenges. How do we ensure these systems operate safely around humans? How do we manage edge cases and unintended behaviors? The pace of progress demands new standards, testing protocols, and legal frameworks to align technological capabilities with societal values.