Economy. Investments. IPO
With the development of artificial intelligence technologies, the world is facing a new environmental issue – the energy consumption of neural networks. Neural networks require significant computational power, which means they consume vast amounts of electricity and water for cooling servers in data centers. This resource utilization negatively impacts the environment, increasing the carbon footprint of technologies. This article explores the consequences of artificial intelligence on the ecology and examines the investment risks it poses. It is crucial to understand the scale of the problem and ways to minimize harm, which can be part of the ESG strategies of many companies.
The rise in fuel prices and its availability is becoming an increasingly pressing problem for businesses and the population. The phrase "Fuel takes from place to barrier" reflects the situation where high prices and fuel shortages create significant obstacles for the development and operation of enterprises. Let's explore what this expression means and how to cope with these challenges.
Current events in the fuel and energy complex (FEC) on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, revolve around a sharp shift in sentiment in the global oil market. U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to postpone a new strike against Iran and seek a diplomatic resolution has led to a drop in oil prices by more than 5%: Brent fell to $83 per barrel after holding steady around $90 for a long time. The Strait of Hormuz, a key artery for global oil and LNG trade, remains closed; however, talks between Iran and Oman about a temporary shipping corridor have reached the final stage. At the same time, the OPEC+ alliance has approved another increase in production quotas starting in September, and the European gas market enters August with record-low stocks for this date in underground storage. Below is a detailed overview of key news in the oil and gas sector, electricity, renewable energy, coal, and the oil products market for investors and market participants in the FEC.
In this episode, Sergey Tereshkin and investor Andrey Rezinkin analyze AI startups: how to choose promising projects and make money from investments in AI. They discuss real examples such as OpenAI, ChatGPT, voice recognition, and DepTech, as well as trends like AGI and lifestyle AI applications.