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Meta Secures 6.6 GW Nuclear Power for AI Growth

1/12/2026

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Meta Powers AI

Meta Platforms, Inc. has agreements with Vistra, Oklo, and TerraPower to power its AI data centers, including the Prometheus supercluster in New Albany, Ohio.
The deals will provide up to 6.6 gigawatts of nuclear power by 2035.
The TerraPower partnership funds Natrium reactors.
Oklo will develop a 1.2-gigawatt campus in Pike County.
The initiative aims to meet AI energy demands and reinforce the U.S. nuclear supply chain, creating thousands of jobs.

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Beijing Reviews Meta

Beijing is closely examining Meta's acquisition of Manus, a Chinese-founded AI start-up valued at US$2.5 billion.
The review comes 10 days after the deal's announcement, fueling concerns that it could spur relocation by Chinese tech firms.
Beijing will assess whether the deal violates Chinese laws and the scope of its oversight over Chinese-origin technology.
The case underscores the challenges of redomiciling in neutral hubs such as Singapore amid US-China tensions.

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Historical Context

The 1979 Three Mile Island accident heightened public apprehension about nuclear energy, prompting stricter regulations. In response to rising energy demands, Meta's recent partnerships with Vistra, Oklo, and TerraPower aim to produce 6.6 gigawatts of nuclear power by 2035, reflecting a renewed interest in nuclear energy amidst U.S.-China tensions over technology and energy policy, potentially reshaping the nuclear supply chain.

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Meta Powers AI

Meta Platforms, Inc. has agreements with Vistra, Oklo, and TerraPower to power its AI data centers, including the Prometheus supercluster in New Albany, Ohio.
The deals will provide up to 6.6 gigawatts of nuclear power by 2035.
The TerraPower partnership funds Natrium reactors.
Oklo will develop a 1.2-gigawatt campus in Pike County.
The initiative aims to meet AI energy demands and reinforce the U.S. nuclear supply chain, creating thousands of jobs.

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