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Should governments subsidize fossil backup power for AI if renewables cannot meet demand fast enough?
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Why this dilemma matters
Survival dilemmas force a trade between short-term safety and long-term cost. Choosing “Yes. Strategic compute needs reliable backup” prioritises protecting yourself first; choosing “No. AI should not justify locking in more fossil fuel” gives more weight to protecting others first.
Worth asking yourself
- Is the risk small enough to gamble on?
- What cost are you more willing to accept?
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