Circuit overload: AI stocks tumble as datacenter costs surge
We examine the latest global, UK, and technology news headlines. Our main feature analyses the recent downturn in international artificial intelligence stocks, driven by escalating datacenter expenditures and rising crude oil prices.
Circuit overload: AI stocks tumble as datacenter costs surgeIntroduction
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How this edition was madeSaturday 24 October 2026 · 29 minutes from first search to broadcast · no human in the loopSee the full breakdown ↓
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04 · Fact-checked
27 of 47 claims confirmed by two or more independent sources · 20 left out
05 · Read aloud
05:36, voiced by synthetic presenters
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How this edition was made
Saturday 24 October 2026 · 29 minutes, fully automated
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WorldSeven killed in gunman attack at church funeral in Jordan
United StatesMagnitude-7 earthquake strikes Tibet
United KingdomTrump Praises UK Prime Minister Over Jackdaw Gas Decision
United KingdomGovernment urges emergency preparedness as Burnham advises against stockpiling alcohol
PhilippinesMeghan distressed over abuse image claims against father
LondonGreens Senator Jordon Steele-John takes leave amid misconduct allegations
Menlo ParkMeta approves Founder Alignment Agreement to assist Mark Zuckerberg with potential California wealth tax
IranAI stocks fall globally amid surging datacenter costs and rising oil prices
SpainSpain opposition party sparks outrage after using deepfake in election video
65 sources from 36 publishers
138 candidate sources were considered and 41 read in full, 35 of them independent. Wire stories and syndicated copies are detected, so one report can’t count twice.
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BBC News6
Reuters6
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The Independent4
Sky News3
The Washington Post3
AOL2
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The Telegraph2
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Al Jazeera1
Bastillepost 巴士的報1
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CNBC1
Daily Mirror1
Global1
India Today1
Inkl1
Manchester Evening News1
NBC News1
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Newsbite.tech1
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SEC1
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Texarkana Gazette1
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Ua1
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Seven killed in gunman attack at church funeral in Jordan
Seven people were killed in an attack by gunmen during a church funeral in Jordan.
4 of 6 claims confirmed · 7 sources
What we confirmed
Seven people were killed in an attack by gunmen during a church funeral in Jordan.Confirmed · two or more independent sources · BBC News, The Guardian, Al Jazeera, AP News, The Washington Post
Dozens of people were injured in the church shooting, with figures reported between 34 and 40 wounded.Confirmed · two or more independent sources · The Guardian, Al Jazeera, The Washington Post
Authorities in Jordan described the church shooting as a terrorist act.Confirmed · two or more independent sources · said by Jordanian authorities · Reuters, Daily Mirror
King Abdullah vowed severe punishment for the perpetrators and urged national unity.Confirmed · two or more independent sources · said by King Abdullah · Al Jazeera, Daily Mirror
What we left out (2)
Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun condemned the heinous terrorist attack on the church.Not confirmed · left out · said by Joseph Aoun
UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the attack.Not confirmed · left out · said by António Guterres
A magnitude-7 earthquake struck Tibet on Thursday at 10.33pm local time.
4 of 5 claims confirmed · 8 sources
What we confirmed
A magnitude-7 earthquake struck Tibet on Thursday at 10.33pm local time.Confirmed · two or more independent sources · The Guardian, Reuters, The Independent, ITV News, India Today
At least 16 people were killed by the earthquake in Tibet.Confirmed · two or more independent sources · The Guardian, Reuters, The Independent, AP News, India Today
The earthquake collapsed hundreds of homes in the northern regional city of Nagqu.Confirmed · two or more independent sources · The Guardian, The Independent, India Today
The US Geological Survey stated the quake's epicentre was 119 miles east-north-east of Nagqu at a depth of 11 miles.Confirmed · two or more independent sources · said by US Geological Survey · The Guardian, Yahoo News Singapore, The Sun
What we left out (1)
Around 12,000 residents were evacuated following the tremor.Single source · left out · said by Xinhua news agency · The Independent
Trump Praises UK Prime Minister Over Jackdaw Gas Decision
US President Donald Trump praised Prime Minister Andy Burnham for the UK government's decision to approve production from the North Sea's Jackdaw gas field.
1 of 5 claims confirmed · 8 sources
What we confirmed
US President Donald Trump praised Prime Minister Andy Burnham for the UK government's decision to approve production from the North Sea's Jackdaw gas field.Confirmed · two or more independent sources · BBC News, The Independent
What we left out (4)
Energy secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh gave approval for Jackdaw on Wednesday to support the country's energy security with homegrown gas this winter.Single source · left out · said by Miatta Fahnbulleh · The Independent
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch accused the prime minister of dithering on Jackdaw and said a ban on new oil and gas licences should be repealed.Single source · left out · said by Kemi Badenoch · BBC News
The approval of Jackdaw is expected to increase domestic gas production by around 6 per cent at its peak, safeguard hundreds of jobs and provide an estimated £2.9bn economic boost.Single source · left out · The Independent
Trump and Burnham spoke about the Falkland Islands and the Sea Lion oilfield project during their Friday talks.Single source · left out · BBC News
Government urges emergency preparedness as Burnham advises against stockpiling alcohol
The UK government launched a three-year 'Be Ready' campaign urging households to keep three days of emergency supplies at home.
2 of 5 claims confirmed · 8 sources
What we confirmed
The UK government launched a three-year 'Be Ready' campaign urging households to keep three days of emergency supplies at home.Confirmed · two or more independent sources · Reuters, The Independent, Beinsure: Insurance & InsurTech Media…
Prime Minister Andy Burnham advised the public against prioritizing or stockpiling alcohol in their emergency supply kits.Confirmed · two or more independent sources · said by Andy Burnham · The Independent, Sky News, The Telegraph
What we left out (3)
The government recommendations include keeping nine litres of bottled water per person alongside non-perishable food for emergencies.Single source · left out · BBC News
Andy Burnham stated that his personal emergency supplies include baked beans, soup, and twiglets.Single source · left out · said by Andy Burnham · The Guardian
Andy Burnham warned that the United Kingdom could face a winter of greater flooding.Speculation · left out · said by Andy Burnham · The Guardian
Meghan distressed over abuse image claims against father
The Duchess of Sussex stated she is deeply distressed over accusations involving child sexual abuse images against her estranged father, Thomas Markle Sr.
2 of 4 claims confirmed · 8 sources
What we confirmed
The Duchess of Sussex stated she is deeply distressed over accusations involving child sexual abuse images against her estranged father, Thomas Markle Sr.Confirmed · two or more independent sources · said by Meghan, Duchess of Sussex · The Guardian, NBC News
Authorities in the Philippines are investigating Thomas Markle after allegations he possessed child sexual abuse images.Confirmed · two or more independent sources · said by Philippine justice undersecretary · Sky News, Reuters
What we left out (2)
The Metropolitan Police confirmed it is investigating reports that a letter detailing allegations about Thomas Markle was sent to one of its specialist units in 2018.Single source · left out · said by Metropolitan Police · BBC News
Markle Jr told detectives in the Philippines he had discovered child sexual abuse images on devices stored at a home in Cebu.Single source · left out · said by The Sun · The Guardian
Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John takes leave amid misconduct allegations
Greens senator Jordon Steele-John confirmed he will not attend parliament next week.
6 of 6 claims confirmed · 6 sources
What we confirmed
Greens senator Jordon Steele-John confirmed he will not attend parliament next week.Confirmed · two or more independent sources · The Guardian, Abcnews
Senator Jordon Steele-John is facing allegations of inappropriate conduct and serious misconduct towards women spanning from 2017 to 2025.Confirmed · two or more independent sources · Abcnews, BBC News
Senator Jordon Steele-John has repeatedly and strenuously denied the allegations against him.Confirmed · two or more independent sources · said by Jordon Steele-John · Abcnews, BBC News
Greens leader David Shoebridge stated that Senator Steele-John had indicated he sought leave from the party room.Confirmed · two or more independent sources · said by David Shoebridge · One News Australia, AOL
Senator Jordon Steele-John accused an internal faction within the Greens of playing nasty political games.Confirmed · two or more independent sources · said by Jordon Steele-John · BBC News, AOL
A letter detailing the allegations was sent by seven current and former members on 13 October.Confirmed · two or more independent sources · The Guardian, BBC News
Meta approves Founder Alignment Agreement to assist Mark Zuckerberg with potential California wealth tax
Meta has agreed to a new deal, called the Founder Alignment Agreement, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg to assist him with a potential California billionaire wealth tax.
2 of 5 claims confirmed · 6 sources
What we confirmed
Meta has agreed to a new deal, called the Founder Alignment Agreement, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg to assist him with a potential California billionaire wealth tax.Confirmed · two or more independent sources · BBC News, SEC
The agreement provides Zuckerberg with more shares in Meta through a new class of non-voting Class C common stock and a dividend, allowing him to sell or transfer up to 20% of those shares to pay potential tax liabilities.Confirmed · two or more independent sources · CNBC, The New York Times
What we left out (3)
Mark Zuckerberg warned he was considering leaving California, where the company's headquarters are located, if voters pass a wealth tax proposal.Single source · left out · said by Mark Zuckerberg · Reuters
Meta stated that the deal was critically important to keep Zuckerberg leading the company from California.Single source · left out · said by Meta · BBC News
If the California wealth tax is enacted and Zuckerberg becomes liable for a payment, he would effectively be paying to serve as the company's CEO while residing in California given his salary of only $1 each year.Single source · left out · said by Meta SEC filing · CNBC
AI stocks fall globally amid surging datacenter costs and rising oil prices
Sharp declines in artificial-intelligence stocks pulled financial markets lower worldwide on Thursday.
4 of 7 claims confirmed · 8 sources
What we confirmed
Sharp declines in artificial-intelligence stocks pulled financial markets lower worldwide on Thursday.Confirmed · two or more independent sources · The Guardian, AP News
Oil prices surged to their highest levels since May amid concerns regarding war with Iran.Confirmed · two or more independent sources · The Guardian, Texarkana Gazette
The benchmark S&P 500 suffered its worst day since July.Confirmed · two or more independent sources · The Independent, Bastillepost 巴士的報, Texarkana Gazette
US Treasury yields fell sharply as investors bought government bonds seeking safe-haven assets.Confirmed · two or more independent sources · The Guardian, Bastillepost 巴士的報
What we left out (3)
Nearly three out of every four stocks in the S&P 500 fell.Single source · left out · The Washington Post
Asian stock markets traded mostly lower on Friday following the AI-led selloff.Single source · left out · The Independent
Investors worry that the AI boom is threatened by high borrowing costs for building datacenters and buying chips, as well as overstretched valuations.Single source · left out · The Guardian, The Independent
Spain opposition party sparks outrage after using deepfake in election video
Spain's main opposition party posted an election video using a deepfake of the prime minister's wife and others linked to the Socialist party.
2 of 4 claims confirmed · 6 sources
What we confirmed
Spain's main opposition party posted an election video using a deepfake of the prime minister's wife and others linked to the Socialist party.Confirmed · two or more independent sources · Inkl, Ua
If there had been malicious intent to make people believe the characters are real we would have a problem, but it uses digital tools to highlight Socialist party hypocrisy.Confirmed · two or more independent sources · said by Borja Sémper · The Guardian, Межа
What we left out (2)
Most polls suggest the PP will win the general election but will need to rely on the support of others.Speculation · left out · said by Most polls · The Guardian
Most of the nine lawyers surveyed by El País believed that the video was not illegal because it was labelled as AI-generated and satirical.Single source · left out · said by El País · Ua
JamesGood morning. It's twenty past six in the morning on Saturday the 24th of October.
JamesThis is Not Perfect News. I'm James.
JulieAnd I'm Julie.
JamesHere are today's main stories.
JamesSeven people have been killed in a gunman attack at a church funeral in Jordan.
JamesA magnitude seven earthquake has struck the remote region of Tibet.
JamesThe British government is urging emergency preparedness as ministers advise the public against stockpiling alcohol.
JamesComing up, artificial intelligence, technology, and today's feature: AI stocks fall globally amid surging datacenter costs and rising oil prices.
JamesThis programme is researched and voiced using AI, and every source is on our website.
JamesHere's Julie with the world news.
JulieThanks, James. Seven people have been killed and dozens injured after gunmen opened fire at a church funeral in Jordan.
JulieJordanian authorities are treating the shooting as a terrorist act.
JulieA magnitude seven earthquake has struck Tibet, leaving at least sixteen people dead.
JulieHundreds of homes have collapsed in the northern regional city of Nagqu.
JulieUnited States President Donald Trump has praised UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
JulieThe praise follows the government decision to approve production at the Jackdaw gas field.
JulieHere's James with the UK news.
JamesThanks, Julie. The government has launched a three year campaign urging households to keep three days of emergency supplies at home. Andy Burnham has advised the public against stockpiling alcohol in their emergency kits.
JamesThe Duchess of Sussex says she is deeply distressed over allegations involving child sexual abuse images against her father. Authorities in the Philippines are investigating Thomas Markle following the claims.
JamesAustralian Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John will not attend parliament after facing allegations of serious misconduct towards women. The senator has denied the claims, alleging that an internal faction is playing political games.
JamesHere's Julie with the technology and AI news.
JulieThanks, James. Spains main opposition party has sparked outrage and a legal complaint by using a deepfake in an election video.
JulieThe party defended the move as a tool to highlight political hypocrisy rather than deceive voters.
JulieMeta has approved a new agreement to assist chief executive Mark Zuckerberg with a potential California wealth tax.
JulieThe arrangement provides him with a new class of stock and dividends to cover tax liabilities.
JulieHere's James with today's feature.
JamesThanks, Julie. Artificial intelligence stocks dropped sharply on Thursday, and that dragged financial markets lower across the globe.
JamesThe market downturn coincided with a sudden surge in oil prices to their highest levels since May.
JamesThat jump came amid growing concerns regarding potential conflict with Iran, prompting investors to seek safe haven assets.
JamesAs a result, the benchmark S and P five hundred suffered its worst single day since July.
JamesAt the same time, United States Treasury yields fell sharply as investors rushed to buy government bonds.
JulieFor ordinary people, this sudden shift matters because it tests the true resilience of the broader stock market.
JulieIt also raises questions about the long term financial sustainability of the current technology boom.
JulieAnalysts are currently debating the exact drivers behind this widespread sell off.
JulieSome experts argue that soaring energy prices and heavy datacenter expenditure will severely squeeze the profit margins of major tech firms.
JulieThey point out that geopolitical instability in the Middle East poses a persistent threat to continued technology sector growth.
JulieOn the other hand, optimists believe that market corrections help flush out speculative excess from the system.
JulieThey suggest this creates healthier valuations for the long term development of artificial intelligence infrastructure.
JulieOthers add that the strong demand for safe haven assets demonstrates the underlying depth of global financial mechanisms.
JamesLooking ahead, the duration of the oil price surge and its long term impact on supply chains are yet to be determined.
JamesThe exact extent to which rising datacenter operational costs drove the sell off also remains unquantified.
JamesHigh infrastructure costs and traditional macroeconomic shocks are simply colliding in real time.
JamesIt turns out that even the most advanced intelligence in the world still needs a lot of oil to keep the lights on.
JulieIt really does make you wonder how much power a simple server rack actually consumes on a busy Tuesday.
JamesWell, enough to make the global markets twitch whenever the price of crude oil ticks upward.
JulieQuite a heavy price to pay for the future of digital innovation.
JulieBefore we go, a reminder of today's main stories.
JulieSeven people have been killed in a gunman attack at a church funeral in Jordan.
JulieA powerful magnitude seven earthquake has struck the remote region of Tibet.
JulieYou'll find all our sources, the transcript and chapters at news.notperfect.biz.
JulieThis programme is made with AI, so please check the linked sources for anything important.
JulieThat's all from us this morning. I'm Julie.
JamesAnd I'm James. Thanks for listening, and goodbye.
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