Doom: The Politics of Catastrophe by Niall Ferguson review
(Evening Standard) – From plagues and volcanic eruptions to the current Covid pandemic, mankind has always been faced with catastrophes.
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Andrew Busch on How AI Is Transforming Global Power
In this article, Andrew Busch examines how artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a defining force in the global energy sector. As electricity demand accelerates—driven by population growth, urbanization, electrification, renewable adoption, and the energy needs of AI itself—power systems worldwide are being pushed beyond the limits of traditional infrastructure.
Against this backdrop, Busch highlights several core dynamics shaping the future of energy:
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AI is reshaping power generation, transmission, and storage, improving efficiency, reliability, and sustainability through predictive maintenance, smart grid management, and optimized renewable integration.
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Investment in AI-driven energy solutions is accelerating, signaling growing confidence in clean energy innovation, new business models, and long-term revenue potential.
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Critical challenges remain, including data quality, regulatory coordination, and cybersecurity risks that must be managed to fully unlock AI’s impact.
Busch ultimately frames AI as the intelligence backbone of modern energy systems—capable of real-time monitoring, forecasting, and optimization across the entire energy value chain. As grids become more complex and decarbonization pressures intensify, AI-enabled energy infrastructure will be central to resilience, security, and global economic competitiveness.
Read the full research article here for the complete analysis.
Andrew Busch is an economist, futurist, and the first Chief Market Intelligence Officer for the U.S. government. Known for his highly engaging and insight-driven keynotes, Busch helps audiences make sense of economic uncertainty by translating complex data, policy shifts, and emerging trends into clear, actionable opportunities.
Drawing on deep research across the economy, public policy, elections, and transformative forces like AI, Busch connects today’s disruptions to tomorrow’s growth. His forward-looking perspective is grounded in venture capital investment patterns—offering a rare window into where markets, industries, and innovation are headed over the next decade. Bring Andrew Busch to your next keynote event with WWSG. Contact us today.
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