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AI Is Outpacing America’s Power Grid. Nuclear Must Become a National Priority by Mark Whitney

William Attardi on March 6, 2026

Nuclear energy is an immediate, national strategic imperative. Advanced nuclear technologies, including smaller, faster-to-build reactors, deliver reliable, scalable and zero-carbon power. Unlike wind or solar, nuclear operates 24/7, which is exactly what hyperscale AI data centers require. The early movers are acting:

Microsoft has entered a 20-year power purchase agreement with Constellation, based on the restart of Three Mile Island Unit 1.
Amazon has secured access to nearly 2 GW of nuclear power via Talen Energy.
Google is collaborating with Kairos Power on small modular reactors.
Meta is issuing nuclear-focused energy requests.

The message is clear: secure dependable, carbon-free power now, or face capacity shortages and rising costs. AI is outpacing America’s power grid. Nuclear must become a national priority. | Utility Dive

The Future is Now for AI

William Attardi on February 21, 2026

AI is expected to have as much impact on the business world as any of the largest technological trends, including the internet and personal computers. This e-book is a terrific primer on harnessing its powers. Channel Marketing Grouprecently collaborated with Charles Labow to publish an e-book on artificial intelligence, “The AI-Enabled Distributor.” It’s a must read for any executive in the electrical market who needs a solid overview of how distributors, manufacturers and representatives can use AI in their businesses. Along with analysis of the various AI models in use today, Labow includes contributions from several AI experts out in the field. Labow says, “The goal is not to convince you that AI is inevitable. You already know that. The goal is to help you think clearly about where it actually applies, where it does not, and what responsible leadership looks like in this moment.” The book is available for $39 through this PayPal link.

The Building Industry Stands at a Pivotal Moment

William Attardi on February 5, 2026

Rapidly changing technology, growing environmental awareness, and a host of other factors are impacting the building industry—in a time of unprecedented transformation, the built environment is at a pivotal moment. Facility managers and building operators face difficult maintenance and service challenges and decisions that point to a clear reality—buildings must evolve. As a key contributor to driving success and achieving goals, your building is central to these challenges and solutions, so understanding technological advancements and trends is crucial. Is your building ready for what’s ahead? DOWNLOAD THE REPORT AT: The Future-Ready Building: 8 Business Drivers Advancing Building Technology | Trane Commercial HVAC

Elon Musk Combined SpaceX and xAI

William Attardi on February 3, 2026

In the rare mega-merger of companies run by the same guy, Musk has brought together his rocket company, which has been planning an IPO, and his AI company, which is best known for Grok, the off-color chatbot that’s good at generating NSFW images. Sources told Bloomberg that the deal, which merges two of the world’s largest private companies, values the combined company at $1.25 trillion. Musk said the tie-up would help him put data centers in space, funding bases on the moon and a colony on Mars. He also said the combination would provide scale “to make a sentient sun to understand the Universe and extend the light of consciousness to the stars!” Morning Brew

Inside the Electrical Industry’s AI Learning Curve by Tim Kridel

William Attardi on January 26, 2026

As electrical firms ramp up their use of artificial intelligence, some trends are emerging in why, where, how, and for whom. In electrical, AI use cases run the gamut, from producing multiple iterations of a design to creating slide decks to present those design options to a client. A common denominator — and a big part of the business case — is that AI does grunt work that otherwise would tie up highly skilled employees. Key Takeaways:

AI enhances productivity by automating repetitive tasks, allowing professionals to focus on complex, high-value activities.
Effective AI use requires skilled humans to interpret results, validate outputs, and ensure compliance with standards and codes.
Incremental improvements through AI are prioritized over seeking a ‘silver bullet’ solution, fostering continuous enhancement.
Cybersecurity considerations are critical when deploying AI tools, with a focus on secure design and safeguarding proprietary information.

How Electrical Firms Are Using AI in Design and Construction | EC&M

The Experience Gap: AI’s Imminent Impact on CX

William Attardi on January 24, 2026

Companies mastering digital CX are redefining entire industries. They generate 30% more revenue, $1.4 billion on average, than customer-experience laggards. Business leaders are increasingly obsessed with AI’s impact on efficiency. However, new research shows that businesses are often forgetting about the most critical factor: the customer. AI offers the path to emotionally intelligent customer connections that drive lasting competitive advantage. Learn why the winners are winning, how you can leverage AI to deepen emotional connections with customers and what the roadmap for success looks like. Customer experience is at risk. Explore our Experience Gap Report in partnership with The Wall Street Journal to see what 800+ top C-suite are saying: The Experience Gap – Code and Theory

Medical Device Manufacturing and Reshoring Efforts by Todd Shryock

William Attardi on January 24, 2026

As the medical device industry heads into 2026, it finds itself at a pivotal moment shaped by rapid technological change, regulatory scrutiny, and ongoing economic uncertainty. Innovation remains the industry’s defining trait, but the path from concept to commercialization is becoming more complex and, in many cases, more fragile. Artificial intelligence is now embedded in everything from diagnostics and imaging to remote monitoring and surgical tools. While AI promises transformative capabilities, it also introduces new layers of risk and ambiguity during development. Questions around data quality, algorithm transparency, bias, and ongoing performance monitoring are increasingly difficult to separate from core product design, raising the stakes for manufacturers long before a device ever reaches the market. Medical device manufacturing and reshoring efforts | Medical Economics

US Third-Quarter Productivity Rises at Fastest Pace in Two Years

William Attardi on January 11, 2026

U.S. worker productivity grew at its fastest pace in two years in the third quarter as businesses invested heavily in artificial ‌intelligence, depressing labor costs. Nonfarm productivity, which measures hourly output per worker, accelerated ‌at a 4.9% annualized rate, the Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics. That was the quickest pace since the third quarter of 2023 and followed an upwardly revised ⁠4.1% growth rate in ‌the second quarter. US third-quarter productivity rises at fastest pace in two years

Siemens and NVIDIA Expand Partnership

William Attardi on January 7, 2026

Siemens and NVIDIA announced a significant expansion of their strategic partnership to bring artificial intelligence into the real world. Together, the companies aim to develop industrial and physical AI solutions that will bring AI-driven innovation to every industry and industrial workflow, as well as accelerate each other’s operations. To support development, NVIDIA will provide AI infrastructure, simulation libraries, models, frameworks and blueprints, while Siemens will commit hundreds of industrial AI experts and leading hardware and software. Siemens and NVIDIA will work together to build AI-accelerated industrial solutions across the full lifecycle of products and production, enabling faster innovation, continuous optimization and more resilient, sustainable manufacturing. Siemens and NVIDIA Expand Partnership – tEDmag

Microsoft, Google among 24 firms joining US AI ‘Genesis Mission’ by Courtney Subramanian

William Attardi on December 18, 2025

Two dozen top artificial intelligence companies have signed on to join the federal government’s “Genesis Mission,” an effort by the Trump administration to boost the use of the emerging technology for scientific discovery and energy projects. OpenAI, Microsoft Corp., Nvidia Corp., Amazon Web Services and Alphabet Inc.’s Google were among the firms that have either already signed memorandums of understanding with the government, have existing projects with the Energy Department or national laboratories, or have expressed interest in joining the effort, according to a White House statement. The mission will harness the computing resources of the Energy Department’s national labs to tap federal datasets and enable more experiments utilizing AI, Michael Kratsios said at the time. He predicted the effort would help shorten the timeline for scientific discoveries. Microsoft, Google among 24 firms joining US AI ‘Genesis Mission’