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Why 2 SpaceX alumni are betting on solar and batteries to power the AI craze

Ambrosia Energy wants to build power plants in less than 12 months while undercutting natural gas. It hopes to build gigawatts' worth by 2030.

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Why 2 SpaceX alumni are betting on solar and batteries to power the AI craze

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‘AI-pilled’ firms spend $7,500 per employee each month on AI

The most AI-obsessed firms are spending roughly $7,500 monthly per employee on AI, per Ramp AI Index. That's not more than an engineer's salary — yet.

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Momentum is building quickly, so this card is a good early entry point into the topic.

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