Yet Another Tech Giant Throws Its Weight Behind Nuclear As AI's Monstrous Power Demands Spike

The AI industry is going all in.Landmark DealGoogle just inked a major nuclear energy deal focused on powering AI efforts without destroying the planet in the process.On Monday, Google announced a landmark agreement with nuclear startup Kairos Power to purchase energy produced by seven yet-to-be-built small modular nuclear reactors. The companies claim the deal aims to add upwards of 500 megawatts “of new 24/7 carbon-free power to US electricity grids” — that is, over a decade from now when Kairos promises the reactors will be built.AI is an incredibly energy-intensive…

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