How A.I. Could Reshape the Economic Geography of America

As the technology is widely adopted, some once-struggling midsize cities in the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and South may benefit, new research predicts.

Topics

An A.I. Boom Makes Electricians Flock to Central Washington

The rural region is changing fast as electricians from around the country plug the tech industry’s new, giant data centers into its ample power supply.
The New York Times - 1d
The reshaping of the Middle East

Israel has achieved military success, but only peace can guarantee its security
Financial Times - 8h
NFL has one crazy playoff-clinching scenario for Week 17: How Bills and Bengals could help Rams win NFC West

Why the Rams might need some help from several AFC teams to clinch a playoff berth this week
CBS Sports - 9h
How tariffs could be a blessing in disguise for American companies

The silver lining of tariff increases is that they will force companies to assess (and reassess) their efficiency and productivity.
The Hill - 11h
Is the Tech Industry Nearing an A.I. Slowdown?

Companies like OpenAI and Google are running out of the data used to train artificial intelligence systems. Can new methods continue years of rapid progress?
The New York Times - 21h
The Best Bakeries in America

In this golden age of American bakeries, virtuosic pastries and delightful breads are close at hand, from coastal Maine to downtown Los Angeles.
The New York Times - 2d
College Football Playoff format changes: What's potentially on the table and how/when things could happen

After a messy opening weekend, everybody has their own ideas on how to "fix" the playoff. Here's what's actually being considered behind closed doors.
Yahoo Sports - 2d
How Trump’s tariffs can generate both economic and political reform in China

If Trump is allowed by Elon Musk to stick to his guns, he can apply to China the principle he announced for his domestic opponents: “Success will be our retribution.”
The Hill - 2d
How a proposed Honda-Nissan merger could impact car buyers

As Honda and Nissan move toward a potential merger, the auto industry's shift away from gas-powered vehicles could significantly impact your next car purchase. Kelly O'Grady explains what this ...
CBS News - 2d