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Tech Giants Embrace Nuclear Energy Amid AI Surge

2/1/2025

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As the demand for electricity surges due to AI data centers, tech giants like Microsoft, Amazon, and Google are turning to nuclear energy. With significant investments in projects at notorious sites like Three Mile Island and Hanford, these companies are navigating the challenges of nuclear waste. Meanwhile, California lawmakers are exploring nuclear energy's potential in shaping a cleaner energy future.

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Story summary

As the demand for electricity surges due to AI data centers, tech giants like Microsoft, Amazon, and Google are turning to nuclear energy. With significant investments in projects at notorious sites like Three Mile Island and Hanford, these companies are navigating the challenges of nuclear waste. Meanwhile, California lawmakers are exploring nuclear energy's potential in shaping a cleaner energy future.