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Tech Leaders Push Nuclear Energy Amid Rising Power Demands Linked to AI Growth

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Tech Leaders Push Nuclear Energy Amid Rising Power Demands Linked to AI Growth

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  • Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, is also chairman of Oklo, a company developing advanced nuclear technologies to meet rising energy demands fueled by AI growth.
  • The electricity demand from US data centers has surged 50% since 2020, leading tech companies to explore nuclear power for reliable energy.
  • Despite backing from prominent figures like Bill Gates, some experts express concern that investments may prioritize tech interests over public benefit.
  • There is bipartisan support to expand nuclear power, with President Biden signing the Advance Act to streamline new reactor development.
  • Oklo aims to provide affordable nuclear power directly to data centers while facing scrutiny about the feasibility and safety of new reactors.

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