MIT spinout turns plastic waste into resilient building materials

AI Special Report · Oct 17, 2026

## Episode Summary In this episode, we cover: - **MIT spinout turns plastic waste into resilient building materials** (MIT AI News) - [Read more](https://news.mit.edu/2026/mit-spinout-turns-plastic-waste-into-resilient-building-materials-0914) - **Data centers love solar: Here’s a comprehensive guide to deals over 100 megawatts** (TechCrunch AI) - [Read more](https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/30/data-centers-love-solar-heres-a-comprehensive-guide-to-deals-over-100-megawatts/) - **As AI safety concerns mount, three pioneers make the case for staying open** (TechCrunch AI) - [Read…