In the face of rampant AI, is ‘data poisoning’ a new form of civil disobedience?

In the face of rampant AI, is ‘data poisoning’ a new form of civil disobedience?

The explosion of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools has provoked both hopes and anxieties about the potential benefits and harms of this technology. In advanced economies, people are almost equally worried and optimistic about it. This is perhaps unsurprising. AI consumes vast amounts of natural resources yet promises to save the planet. It may improve…

Fireworks AI CEO explains why AI’s infrastructure can’t keep up with rampant demand

Fireworks AI CEO explains why AI’s infrastructure can’t keep up with rampant demand

Lin Qiao, CEO of Fireworks AIFireworks AI Lin Qiao said Fireworks AI processes 15 trillion tokens daily in 2026. Fireworks AI’s CEO cited exponential token growth driven by AI’s expanding use. AI infrastructure is struggling to keep up as demand for AI services continues to surge. The AI boom isn’t slowing down; it’s accelerating. Lin…