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July 16, 2025 10 mins

Introduction: In today’s episode, we explore five compelling stories shaping the intersection of technology, energy, and regulation. First, the explosive growth of AI is driving a looming power crisis, triggering a massive $90 billion investment surge and Microsoft’s surprising plan to revive the Three Mile Island nuclear plant. Next, despite record-breaking orders fueled by AI demand, chip equipment leader ASML’s shares plunged 8% as CEO Christophe Fouquet warns that potential U.S. tariffs could disrupt the entire AI supply chain. We then dive into crypto giant Tether’s bold acquisition of a South American farm, aiming to tokenize crops and harness the farm’s biomass energy for large-scale bitcoin mining. Following that, we highlight a surprising partnership between Amazon and its rival SpaceX, where Amazon is paying Elon Musk’s company to launch its Project Kuiper satellites in a bid to catch up with Starlink. Finally, wearable innovator Whoop faces off against the FDA over its new blood pressure monitoring feature, accusing the agency of regulatory overreach amid a tight compliance deadline.Content and Timestamp: 00:01:16 Trump Convenes Tech and Energy Leaders to Power U.S. AI Dominance 00:03:06 ASML's 2026 Growth Threatened by US Tariff Uncertainty Despite Strong Q2 Bookings 00:05:06 Tether's Strategic Move: Acquiring a South American Farming Giant to Revolutionize Commodities Trading and Bitcoin Mining 00:07:08 Amazon and SpaceX: Rivals Team Up to Boost Kuiper Satellite Deployment 00:08:58 Whoop vs. FDA: The Battle Over Blood Pressure Features in Wearables Powered by voieech.com, producing personalized content just for you.

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