Axios

A pair of new analyses offers data-rich guides to the environmental stakes of the AI boom.

Why it matters: They show how many different kinds of impact data centers can have — including their water needs, but others too.

Energy Department undersecretary Darío Gil is taking a long-term view of science and technology.

Why it matters: While President Trump's second term has been marked by high-drama fights over AI policy, Gil's been working behind the scenes to strengthen U.S. competitiveness in science and tech.