Google Backs New Nuclear Plants to Power AI
Big Tech companies are increasingly investing into nuclear power. Google has committed to buying power generated by seven nuclear-power reactors to be built by Kairos Power. The project aims to add 500 megawatts of nuclear power starting at the end of the decade. The project site (or sites) have yet to be determined. Google will have its data centers somewhere near the reactors, but it hasn't been determined whether they will receive power directly from the plants or from the grid.
It is interesting to see how the AI race is fueling a focus upon massive energy generation. This is necessary derivative for things to move forward at the pace they are.
SUper interesting. I think AI will have a ajor impact on the energy landscape going forward...
Maybe it could finally help us get to viable nuclear fusion
There is a lot of focus upon newer energy forms. Not sure fusion is ready, or will be in time. Even if solved today, takes a long time to build.