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Why Elon Musk wants to put data centres into space | The Economist

2026-02-26

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Elon Musk thinks the future of AI might not be on Earth at all—but in orbit. On the latest episode of Inside Tech, Tom Standage and Alex Hern explore how orbital data centres would work, whether the numbers add up, and why this once outlandish concept is suddenly being taken seriously. #elonmusk #spacex #xai #aiinfrastructure #datacenters #spacetech #technews #futureofai Watch the full show: https://econ.st/4cSR9vY Sign up to the...

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How “El Mencho’s” death could reshape Mexico’s largest cartel | The Economist

2026-02-25

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The Economist’s Mexico Bureau Chief, Sarah Birke, and Jason Palmer, co-host of The Intelligence podcast, discuss Mexico’s future after the country’s most notorious drug lord, Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes, died after a raid by authorities. 00:00 - Who was El Mencho? 01:13 - How powerful and widespread is the cartel? 02:13 - Why could his death trigger more violence? 03:02 - Why did the government act now? 04:07 - Is the violence...

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Can Serbia’s youth topple its government?

2026-02-25

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Serbia’s student-led movement has been protesting against the country's president for 15 months—and Aleksandar Vucic’s power is starting to show cracks. But is he really vulnerable? Our Balkans correspondent, Tim Judah, travelled to Serbia to find out.

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Why does Elon Musk want to put data centres in space? | The Economist

2026-02-25

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Elon Musk thinks the future of AI might not be on Earth at all—but in orbit. On the latest episode of Inside Tech, Tom Standage and Alex Hern explore how orbital data centres would work, whether the numbers add up, and why this once outlandish concept is suddenly being taken seriously. #ElonMusk #SpaceX #xAI #AIInfrastructure #DataCenters #SpaceTech #TechNews #futureofai #datacentres 00:00 - Why put data centres in space? 03:05 The numbers...

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What is the American “kill line”? | The Economist

2026-02-24

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The American "kill line” has gone viral in China as shorthand for what is supposedly wrong with America—and right with China. But is this an exaggeration? While there is no doubt life can be tough in America, people in China have plenty else to be glum about these days. #china #america Read more: Subscribe to The Economist: https://econ.st/3Mia0pz Download The Economist app: https://econ.st/4qdVVaA Follow us on X:...

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Why AI won’t wipe out white-collar jobs | The Economist

2026-02-23

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Will AI replace white-collar jobs? Alex Domash, The Economist’s Economics correspondent, and Rosie, co-host of The Intelligence podcast, discuss why AI is more likely to reshape white-collar work than replace it and what history teaches us about technological revolutions and the future of work. 00:00 - What is AI going to do for our jobs? 00:27 - Why are you optimistic about AI? 01:44 - What has been the impact of technological change in the...

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Could the dollar lose its dominance? | The Economist

2026-02-23

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For eight decades the US dollar has been the linchpin of global trade and finance. But today confidence in it is faltering. #dollar #economy #finance Video supported by @mishcon_de_reya Read more: https://econ.st/46yTlFl Subscribe to The Economist: https://econ.st/3Mia0pz Download The Economist app: https://econ.st/4qdVVaA Follow us on X: https://x.com/TheEconomist Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeconomist Follow us on...

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What is America’s oldest constitutional debate? | The Economist

2026-02-21

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Donald Trump is reviving a fight that began with Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson: how much power does the constitution grant the executive? Two and a half centuries later, the argument has still not really been settled. #history #constitution #hamilton #trump #foundingfathers #250 Subscribe to The Economist: https://econ.st/3Mia0pz Download The Economist app: https://econ.st/4qdVVaA Follow us on X: https://x.com/TheEconomist Follow...

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Has Putin pushed Russia’s economy too far? | The Economist

2026-02-20

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Russia’s full-scale war is now entering its fifth year. For Ukraine, it has been devastating. But the conflict has been ruinous for Russia, too. Our top editors assess the damage and ask—how much longer can President Putin let the conflict go on for? #Russia #Putin #Ukraine #warinUkraine #Zelesnky 00:00 - How many casualties has Russia sustained? 03:25 - The cost of the war 04:20 - How resilient is the Russian economy? Watch the full show:...

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Why are so many Colombians becoming mercenaries? | The Economist

2026-02-19

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Why do so many of the world’s international mercenaries hail from Colombia? The Economist’s news editor, Carla Subirana Artús, and co-host of The Intelligence podcast, Rosie Blau discuss why Colombia’s soldiers are in such high demand around the world and what the diplomatic consequences are. 00:48 - Why are there so many mercenaries from Colombia? 02:37 - Why do former Colombian soldiers continue this dangerous work? 03:57 - How is the Colombian...

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Which are the most disturbing Epstein emails?

2026-02-19

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The Economist used a large language model to analyse 1.4m of Epstein’s emails to identify the most disturbing. It flagged numerous concerning conversations with individuals whose identities are redacted.

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How to play chess like a grandmaster | The Economist

2026-02-18

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Want to play chess like a grandmaster? Jennifer Shahade, Woman chess grandmaster and The Economist’s Alok Jha, host of the Babbage podcast, go head to head and discuss how chess sharpens human decision-making, and why AI and computers haven’t killed off the game. 00:00 – What does chess teach us about thinking? 01:04 – What makes the opening so psychological? 04:43 – How do System 1 and System 2 thinking show up in chess? 08:10 – Why is the middle...

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Finland’s president: Europe can defend itself without America | The Economist

2026-02-18

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Finland’s president, Alexander Stubb, isn’t worried about Europe’s military heft. As some European officials panic about Donald Trump’s erratic approach to foreign policy, he calls for cool heads. Mr Stubb explains to The Economist’s geopolitics editor, David Rennie, why Europe can defend itself without America. #europe #usa #finland Watch the full show: https://econ.st/4aEAUjE Sign up to the Insider newsletter: https://econ.st/4nOyzIb...

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Finland’s president: are Europe and America’s interests still aligned?| The Economist

2026-02-18

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Finland is hardly a superpower, but Alexander Stubb, its president, has an outsize role on the world stage. A shared love of golf has helped him build a rapport with Donald Trump. He sits down with David Rennie, The Economist’s geopolitics editor, at the Munich Security Conference to discuss the future of the transatlantic alliance and whether Europe can defend itself without America. #europe #usa #finland 00:00 - Is the transatlantic alliance...

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Are Europe and America’s interests still aligned? | The Economist

2026-02-17

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While Europeans grieve the end of the transatlantic alliance, Finland’s president, Alexander Stubb, says all is not lost. He tells The Economist’s Geopolitics editor, David Rennie, that an alliance with Europe is still in America’s interest—even if they disagree over values. #europe #usa #finland Watch the full show: https://econ.st/4aEAUjE Sign up to the Insider newsletter: https://econ.st/4nOyzIb Subscribe to The Economist:...

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Has the world reached peak booze? | The Economist

2026-02-17

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Alcohol has shaped human history, from our ancestors’ descent from the trees to the formation of civilisations. But today a new wariness of booze is spreading. Natasha Loder, The Economist's health editor, explores whether we have reached peak alcohol. #alcohol #alcoholfree #drinks Read more: https://econ.st/44xPKGy Subscribe to The Economist: https://econ.st/3Mia0pz Download The Economist app: https://econ.st/4qdVVaA Follow us on X:...

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How to hedge your portfolio against an AI Bubble | The Economist

2026-02-14

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Can you hedge against an AI bubble? Joshua Roberts, The Economist’s capital markets correspondent, and Rosie Blau, co-host of The Intelligence podcast, discuss why AI spending is making investors nervous, the lessons learned from the dot com boom and what strategies might help investors manage risk. 00:00 - Why Is investor confidence in AI wobbling? 00:31 - What’s making stock markets jittery about AI? 01:33 - What can investors do to avoid...

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Who had the most contact with Jeffrey Epstein?

2026-02-14

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In the years after Epstein pled guilty to soliciting sex from a minor, he maintained consistent contact with a vast network of rich and powerful figures. The Economist’s data team analysed 1.4m of Epstein’s emails to map their relationships.

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Is Takaichi Sanae the most powerful woman in the world? | The Economist

2026-02-13

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Japan’s prime minister, Takaichi Sanae, bet big – and won bigger – when she called a snap election, which she won emphatically on 8th February. But who is she? How will she use her historic mandate to reshape her country’s international role? And why has she received criticism from China? Our top editors explain. #japan #china #foreignpolicy #defence #diplomacy 00:00 - Who is Japan’s new prime minister? 01:58 - What are her big promises? 02:58 -...

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Is this the world’s most powerful woman? | The Economist

2026-02-13

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Takaichi Sanae, Japan’s prime minister, bet big – and won bigger – when she called a snap election. But who is she? And how will she use her historic mandate? Our editors explain. #japan #china #foreignpolicy #defence #diplomacy Watch the full show: https://econ.st/3McPHtM Sign up to the Insider newsletter: https://econ.st/4nOyzIb Subscribe to The Economist: https://www.economist.com/subscribe Download our app:...

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