The article details the strategic pivot of battery manufacturer SES from its core business to artificial intelligence. Faced with intense competition and challenging economics in the solid-state battery market, the company is shifting its resources toward developing AI-powered energy management systems. This move is driven by the belief that optimizing how energy is used, rather than just how it is stored, presents a more immediate and scalable opportunity. The company plans to leverage its existing data on battery performance to train AI models that can predict failures and improve grid efficiency. The full article explores the risks and potential rewards of this significant industry shift. Read the full article at https://www.technologyreview.com/2026/03/25/1134657/battery-company-ai-pivot-ses/