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.
The fuel and energy complex (FEC) approaches Wednesday, August 5, 2026, amidst a sharp change in sentiment. The main topic on the world oil and gas market is the prospect of fully opening the Strait of Hormuz, which has been blocked since spring due to the conflict between the USA and Israel with Iran. Hopes for de-escalation triggered the largest single-day drop in oil prices in recent weeks: on Monday, Brent fell about 7%, dropping to $83.7 per barrel — the lowest since mid-July, before partially recovering to $85 on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the European gas market remains in a zone of heightened risks: underground gas storage facilities (UGS) in the EU are only 57% full, LNG imports have fallen to a nearly two-year low, and prices at the TTF hub hover around $700 per thousand cubic meters. In Russia, the fuel crisis continues — the ban on gasoline exports has been extended until the end of January 2027. Below is a detailed overview of key events in the oil, gas, and energy sectors 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.