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AI Fuels Fusion Energy Amid Grid Vulnerabilities and Upgrades

2/3/2026

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Commonwealth Fusion Systems is advancing nuclear fusion energy, which offers reliable power without long-lived radioactive waste.
Bob Mumgaard, CEO of Commonwealth Fusion Systems, says artificial intelligence aids fusion technology development.
Data centers consumed over 4% of total United States electricity in 2024.
Calvin Butler, Exelon CEO, argues the grid needs a $15.3 billion upgrade.
Winter Storm Fern highlighted the grid's vulnerability.

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Story summary

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is advancing nuclear fusion energy, which offers reliable power without long-lived radioactive waste.
Bob Mumgaard, CEO of Commonwealth Fusion Systems, says artificial intelligence aids fusion technology development.
Data centers consumed over 4% of total United States electricity in 2024.
Calvin Butler, Exelon CEO, argues the grid needs a $15.3 billion upgrade.
Winter Storm Fern highlighted the grid's vulnerability.