The Flux Read

  Let me tell you something that most people in the tech world don't want to talk about: all that AI magic we're so excited about? It runs on diesel generators and massive amounts of electricity. And Amazon just proved it in the most expensive way possible. The Deal Nobody Saw Coming Yesterday, Amazon dropped an $8 billion bombshell. They signed a deal with Generac Holdings - yeah, the company that makes those backup generators you see outside hospitals and data centers - to power their AI infrastructure. But here's what really caught my attention: Amazon didn't just sign a supply contract. They got themselves a warrant to buy 1.69 million shares of Generac stock. That's about 2.6% of the entire company. When the news hit the market , Generac's stock shot up 40%. Forty percent. In one day. That's not just a business deal; that's Wall Street telling us something big is happening. Why Does Amazon Need This Much Backup Power? Look, I know what you're t...