Will AI's huge energy demands spur a nuclear renaissance?
Briefly

Google’s initiative to purchase electricity from Kairos Power marks an important step in the tech sector's transition toward reliable, advanced nuclear energy in response to rising power demands.
Amazon's US$500 million investment in X-energy highlights a transformative belief in small modular reactors, potentially revolutionizing the nuclear sector with safer and more versatile energy solutions.
Industry researchers suggest that Google and Amazon's agreements could potentially usher in a new era of innovation within the nuclear industry, challenging traditional models of energy production.
Despite the complexity and risks inherent in nuclear construction, these tech giants' ventures may yield substantial advancements and spur development in the deployment of sustainable energy technologies.
Read at Nature
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