Bloomberg Tech Meta Turns to Nuclear Power to Run AI
Jun 3, 2025
Brent Thill, a technology sector analyst at Jeffrey's, dives into Meta's groundbreaking move to source nuclear power from Constellation Energy to enhance its AI operations. The conversation reveals how this partnership could reshape energy strategies in tech. They also discuss the rising electricity demands due to AI and how startups are innovating with solid-state transformers to meet these needs. Additionally, the financial maneuvers of Elon Musk and the evolving landscape of energy investments highlight the ongoing transformation in the industry.
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Meta's Nuclear Power Strategy
- Meta's large deal for nuclear power supports its massive AI energy needs directly.
- Nuclear offers a clean, reliable energy source critical for meeting their carbon-free goals.
Meta's Huge AI Infrastructure Push
- Meta’s $65 billion CapEx highlights its intense AI infrastructure build-out.
- Their 20-year virtual nuclear energy deal secures critical power and carbon offsets for long-term AI usage.
Energy Bottlenecks in AI Scaling
- Energy supply and infrastructure, including transmission lines, are major bottlenecks for hyperscalers powering AI.
- Complex logistics force adjustments across data centers to meet the explosive AI power demand.