Big Tech’s energy needs mean nuclear power is getting a fresh look from electricity providers
Nuclear power is garnering renewed attention amid growing demand for power and cleaner energy. The power source has seen a resurgence as nations focus on reducing emissions in an effort to combat climate change.
Big Tech is spending big on nuclear to power its AI ambitions. Here's where it's placing its bets.
Tech companies from Amazon to Google are betting on nuclear power to fuel the AI boom.
Hungry for Energy, Amazon, Google and Microsoft Turn to Nuclear Power
Large technology companies are investing billions of dollars in nuclear energy as an emissions-free source of electricity for artificial intelligence and other businesses.
Why Big Tech is turning to nuclear to power its energy-intensive AI ambitions
Large tech firms are turning to alternative power sources like nuclear as a way to fulfill growing energy demands from data centers.
Amazon.com joins push for nuclear power to meet data center demand
Amazon.com said on Wednesday it has signed three agreements on developing the nuclear power technology called small modular reactors, becoming the latest big tech company to push for new sources to meet surging electricity demand from data centers.
Amazon and Google's plans for fueling data centers: Nuclear power
Amazon on Wednesday said it has a plan to feed its growing need for power: investing in small nuclear reactors. The announcement comes just two days after Google said it's pursuing a similar path by purchasing nuclear energy from Kairos Power.
Amazon announces nuclear power deals as tech giants scramble for more clean energy
Amazon has a deal with Energy Northwest to fund the initial feasibility phase of a nuclear facility in central Washington, with the right to purchase electricity from the 320 megawatt plant.
Google Backs New Nuclear Plants to Power AI
Startup Kairos Power plans to build small reactors to help supply electricity to the tech company’s data centers.
Amazon, Google make dueling nuclear investments to power data centers with clean energy
Tech giants Amazon and Google are investing in the next generation of nuclear reactors. Both companies are seeking new sources of carbon-free electricity to meet increasing demand from data centers and artificial intelligence.
Nvidia-Backed Firm Eyes Data Center Near Japan’s Nuclear Power
An Nvidia Corp.-backed cloud services firm wants to build a new data center in Japan, with one prerequisite: there should be nuclear power available nearby.
Amazon jumps on nuclear bandwagon with deal to power data centers
Put Amazon on the list of big technology firms embracing new nuclear technologies to fuel their data centers. Amazon said Wednesday it’s investing in projects to develop small modular nuclear reactors,
Micro nuclear reactors are being built that can deliver 5MW of power for up to 100 months, producing a staggering 1.2 petawatt-hours of energy
Micro nuclear reactors are also set to provide clean, safe, and reliable energy to meet the increasing demands of data ...
Google is taking the nuclear option to power soaring demand for AI. Here's why it's such a big deal.
Google struck a deal to help power its energy-intensive AI data centers with nuclear, joining others in Big Tech.
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Nuclear Power Investors Are Holding Back a Revival
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Is nuclear power making a comeback? And could it even happen in California? San Diego?
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