Three conversations this week surfaced a consistent theme: the 'AI paradox. ' While companies are eager to adopt AI for efficiency, the geopolitical landscape is simultaneously driving up the cost of the very infrastructure and energy AI relies on. 4 min read. The Pulse Wednesday, 15 April 2026 The Number 4% US wholesale prices surged 4% from March 2025 to March 2026, marking the biggest year-over-year gain in over three years, primarily driven by an 8.5% surge in energy prices due to the...