A Eye on AI - August 8, 2026, 12 PM Eastern

Amazon's Texas gas plant could become the largest single US greenhouse gas sourceSoftBank-backed 9.2 GW gas plant planned in Ohio for AI data centresAI actress Fang Taozi draws 250 million views, sparking fears for human actorsA Eye on AI - 12:30 PMAmazon confirms it is financing a massive gas power plant in Texas that could become the single largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States, emitting over 30 million metric tonnes a year. The plant, developed by Pacifico Energy, would generate 7.65 gigawatts and is part of a wave of tech giants going off the grid to power AI operations faster. A larger 9.2 gigawatt facility is also planned in Ohio with SoftBank's involvement. Meanwhile, in China, AI-generated actress Fang Taozi has amassed 400,000 followers and her miniseries "The Laid-off Girl" has earned 250 million views. Her relatable, imperfect appearance has won audiences over but is raising anxiety among human actors about AI replacement. This episode covers these business and everyday-life developments.Sources:- SCMP — Asia: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3363393/amazon-finance-huge-us-gas-plant-data-centres?utm_source=rss_feed- SCMP — Asia: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3363362/chinese-virtual-actress-trending-ai-drama-raises-deep-industry-concerns-and-questions?utm_source=rss_feedhttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-eye-on-ai--7245888