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Supply Chain Bill Passes the House 

On April 28, the House of Representatives passed the Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act of 2025, sponsored by Rep. John James (R-MI). The bill establishes a Supply Chain Resiliency Program within the Department of Commerce, using AI and quantum computing to anticipate and mitigate supply chain disruptions from natural and man-made disasters. It includes an Early Warning System, fosters public-private collaboration, and incentivizes domestic manufacturing to reduce reliance on adversarial nations like China. Supply Chain Bill Passes the House  – tEDmag

AI Is Enabling an Always-On Economy. Companies Need to Pick Up the Pace by Steven Rosenbush

 Intelligent agents make it easier for supply chains, logistics, cybersecurity, market research and more to operate 24 hours a day. Artificial intelligence is transforming businesses in an underappreciated way, extending the productive hours across various functions and industries. Companies need to start adapting for a world in which more markets operate 24 hours a day, much as trading does now.  Those human constraints have often led to delayed decision-making and missed opportunities at all sorts of companies. The shift to an always-on economy isn’t just about using AI to make predictions. It’s about acting on them continuously.AI Is Enabling an Always-On Economy. Companies Need to Pick Up the Pace. – WSJ

91% of Global Executives Are Scaling Up AI Efforts

New research reveals global leaders use AI for nearly half of their work and are willing to switch to AI-friendly companies.  Globalization Partners (G-P) unveiled its second annual AI at Work Report, revealing significant acceleration in AI adoption and use among global executives. Nearly all (91%) global executives are actively scaling up their AI initiatives and 74% report AI is critical to their company’s success. Only 1% of executives reported not using AI at all. The AI at Work Report highlights the transformative impact of AI on modern work and business. The findings reveal executives are ready to push beyond basic AI solutions, harnessing the technology’s potential for increased innovation, optimization and to drive success in a digital-first world.  Despite the enthusiasm for AI, executives are cautious of its use for high-stakes decisions, especially in situations with legal or monetary ramifications. More than half (51%) of surveyed executives said they would not trust AI to make financial investment or budgeting decisions—suggesting a hesitance to hand over all mission-critical operations. 91% of Global Executives Are Scaling Up AI Efforts

How AI is Driving the Next Wave of Energy Innovation

Over the past two years AI has reigned in the minds of business leaders across the board.  While some industries remain hesitant in embedding AI into their business, leaders from the energy sector have been more open to AI led transformation possibilities in their businesses. Several energy organizations across the world are methodically experimenting with AI to drive digital transformation, with the sector already seeing real business value from AI.  According to the ‘KPMG International’s Global Tech Report: Energy insights’, 67% of energy companies are achieving measurable impact from active AI use cases. A big advantage of the energy sector is that there is a lot of data available, much of which is in digitised form. This availability of structured data complements with the broader structured and unstructured data available from external sources, creating a rich base for action in the energy companies. As a result, AI adoption in the energy sector is moving beyond proof-of-concept. Powering the Future: How AI is Driving the Next Wave of Energy Innovation

Say Hello to Your New Colleague, the AI Agent By Marc Benioff

I’ve been part of many waves of technology in my 25 years at Salesforce—from cloud computing to mobile, social and the early stages of AI. But nothing compares to the transformation we’re seeing now. While much of the AI conversation is about large language models, the real revolution is happening in AI-driven digital labor: autonomous, intelligent agents. Because such agents act on their own, collaborate and continuously learn and improve, companies of any size can scale beyond human limits.  Today’s CEOs are the final generation of executives leading exclusively human workforces. Going forward, we’ll need to learn how to manage human workers and digital labor to work together to deliver efficiency and productivity. Integrating AI agents into daily operations will become a leadership skill that separates companies that thrive from those that fall behind. Mr. Benioff is Chair and CEO of Salesforce. iq4POgFJIwS2n9NdKvjD-WSJNewsPaper-4-4-2025.pdf

More Electricity Needed Faster to Further National Energy Security, Says S&P Global Report by Kim Riley

The summary of the S. National Power Demand Study— which will be released in its entirety in the coming weeks — highlights the extent of the electricity demand growth facing the United States, and presents some of the tools that can be tapped to meet the moment in furtherance of national energy security. Electricity demand in America will surge by 35 percent to 50 percent between 2024 and 2040, primarily driven by AI data centers, new manufacturing activity, electric vehicles (EVs), space-heating electrification, and broad economic growth, according to the S&P Global study. A key finding is that the demand is growing faster than the supply of new energy solutions that could power it, creating an urgent need for faster policy action on permitting and grid interconnection and an all-of-the-above energy strategy within the sector, according to S&P Global.  More electricity needed faster to further national energy security, says S&P Global report – Daily Energy Insider

AI’s Growing Waste Problem—and How to Solve It by Samsurin Welch, Khaled Soufani and Eva Morales

Harvard Business Review: While AI has come under scrutiny for energy use, a less discussed but equally concerning trend is the growth in resource use and electronic waste from computing and data center infrastructure. Circular economy principles can help mitigate negativeenvironmental and social impact from the AI boom. Companies need to think about how they can use equipment and materials longer, use differently, use again, and use less. The circular economy offers a path forward. By rethinking resource use, extending the lifespan of AI hardware, and developing robust recycling systems, businesses can not only reduce their environmental footprint but also drive innovation and competitiveness. Drawing on our previous developed 4-Use framework offers several insights on how circularity can improve the sustainability of AI operations. AI’s Growing Waste Problem—and How to Solve It

AI Is Coming for Your Job…Posting by Aaron Szymanski

The construction industry is struggling to keep up with the rate of change occurring in society today. To truly embrace innovation, the industry must recognize that AI isn’t working against you. It’s an agent that works with you and for you — completing monotonous tasks that humans aren’t generally good at, such as calculation and data storage. Electrical contractors have a unique opportunity to lead the way in AI adoption, and the tools available today only scratch the surface of AI’s potential. By embracing this transformative technology, electrical contractors can improve their efficiency and productivity and inspire other trades to follow suit. The future of construction isn’t about choosing between human expertise and artificial intelligence; it’s about combining both to build better, faster, and more sustainably than ever before. AI Isn’t Taking Your Electrical Job | EC&M

Artificial Intelligence Can Be America’s Strategic Advantage by Manisha Singh

The world is shifting from great power competition to global strategic advantage, and artificial intelligence can be America’s great strategic advantage. Like every other significant innovation in the last century, AI was created in the U.S. Both allies and adversaries are racing to surpass our economic and security capabilities. America must accelerate in the race to mobilize AI for great strategic advantage. President Trump has made the point about American dominance in AI emphatically. Among the flurry of initial executive orders is an EO focused specifically on “Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence.” It directs the development of an AI Action Plan to “act decisively to retain global leadership in artificial intelligence.” The unwritten part being that thThe AI face off is between the land of the free and the Chinese communist party. America cannot afford to lose.e most sinister challenge emanates from the People’s Republic of China (PRC).  Artificial Intelligence Can Be America’s Strategic Advantage

America’s Tech Giants Are Taking Over! The $15 Trillion Power Shift Explained

Technology isn’t just shaping the future—it is the future. And at the top of the global market? American tech giants. Apple, Microsoft, NVIDIA, Amazon, Alphabet, and Meta now dominate the global economy with a combined market cap of over $15 trillion—more than the GDP of most countries! In this video, we break down the power shift, the rise of AI, cloud computing, and digital ecosystems, and what this means for the future. Will tech dominance continue, or will new industries rise to challenge these giants?  America’s Tech Giants Are Taking Over! The $15 Trillion Power Shift Explained

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyqnjTnt8rE

The Creator of Baby Ruth Actually Sued Babe Ruth –The Baby Ruth candy bar was created by the Curtiss Candy Company in 1920 — the same year that baseball legend Babe Ruth hit a then-record 54 home runs. But the Great Bambino was irked that the company was selling a candy bar with such a similar name to his own without offering him any royalties. Rather than take the Curtiss Candy Company to court, the Sultan of Swat decided to make his own candy bar, and in 1926 he debuted Ruth’s Home Run bar. The Curtiss Candy Company responded by turning the tables and taking Ruth to court. They accused the slugger of trying to steal their trademark and capitalize on the success of their brand. In a 1931 deposition, Curtiss founder Otto Schnering insisted the candy was named after “Baby Ruth” Cleveland — the daughter of President Grover Cleveland.  He also attested that the company came up with the name in 1919 before the baseball player had become a household name and that the name was merely coincidental. While the validity of those claims is disputed to this day, the court nonetheless ruled in favor of the candy company, forcing Ruth to end his foray into the world of candy.