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Issue No. 21 · Sunday, May 24, 2026AI · Tech · Business · Science · Culture · Archive
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AI's NIMBY Problem, 20-Min Coders, & Hard Choices

This week, founders grapple with AI's physical footprint, the speed of agentic code, and the uncomfortable path to personal growth.

01Building Healthcare AI: Long Conviction, Zero Room for Error
02AI's Physical Buildout Turns Political: Power, Land, and Supply Chains
03Working With AI: 20-Minute Builds, Deeper Reasoning, Smarter Prompts
04The Uncomfortable Path to Progress: Growth Is Trained, Not Given
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