In early 2026, a major global crisis erupted following coordinated military strikes by the United States and Israel against Iran, resulting in the death of its supreme leader and a subsequent blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. This conflict has triggered a severe maritime security emergency, causing global oil prices to surge and forcing a restructuring of U.S. trade policy after the Supreme Court invalidated certain emergency tariff powers. Amidst this regional instability, the corporate world faces separate challenges, including a $110 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery and a landmark wrongful death lawsuit against Google involving its AI chatbot. To manage the soaring energy demands of artificial intelligence during thi ...