Amazon invests into nuclear reactors as well

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is investing over $500 million in nuclear power through three projects across Virginia and Washington state, aimed at meeting the increasing clean energy demands for its expanding services in generative AI. As CNBC reports, this initiative aligns with Amazon’s goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions. AWS has partnered with Dominion Energy … Read more

Google backs construction of new nuclear reactors

Google will back the construction of seven small nuclear reactors in the U.S. to power its growing AI operations, according to Jennifer Hiller in the Wall Street Journal. The tech giant has agreed to purchase the power generated by the reactors, which will be built by nuclear startup Kairos Power. The deal aims to add … Read more

Nuclear energy sees revival thanks to AI

Tech companies are increasingly turning to nuclear energy to power their data centers, driven by rising electricity demands and climate goals. As Justine Calma reports for The Verge, major players like Amazon and Microsoft have secured significant agreements with nuclear power plants, eyeing next-generation small modular reactors still in development. Nuclear energy offers a consistent … Read more

AI poses huge challenges for US electricity grid

The rapid development of artificial intelligence is creating a huge demand for electricity that is pushing the U.S. power grid to its limits. As Jennifer Hiller reports in the Wall Street Journal, technology companies across the country are looking for power capacity for their AI data centers. But in many places, high-voltage lines are already … Read more