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Powering the AI Revolution: Nuclear Energy's Role
This chapter examines the surging demand for nuclear energy spurred by the tech industry's thirst for power to support data centers and AI applications. It highlights key investments by major companies like Microsoft and Meta, alongside the pressing energy sustainability challenges posed by the growing energy consumption of AI technologies. The conversation also touches on the implications for national security and the challenges of balancing energy needs between tech firms and essential public services.