WSJ Tech News Briefing TNB Tech Minute: Trump Media Will Merge With Fusion Energy Firm
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Dec 18, 2025 Trump Media is merging with TAE Technologies to dive into fusion energy, aiming to launch a 50-megawatt power plant. Meanwhile, Accenture is seeing a surge in sales thanks to advanced AI bookings, totaling $2.2 billion. In another tech twist, DoorDash teams up with OpenAI, allowing users to shop for groceries via ChatGPT. Exciting innovations and partnerships are reshaping the landscape!
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Merger Targets AI-Driven Energy Crunch
- The merger targets soaring energy needs from the global AI boom by using TAE's fusion technology.
- Construction on a 50-megawatt plant is slated to begin next year with closing expected mid-2026.
Media Firm Merges With Fusion Company
- Trump Media will merge with fusion firm TAE Technologies in a deal valuing the combined company at over $6 billion.
- The merged company plans a 50-megawatt utility-scale fusion plant to address AI-driven energy demand.
Scale Through AI Partnerships
- Expand AI partnerships and service offerings to capture rising enterprise demand.
- Accenture grew bookings by combining internal AI services with alliances like OpenAI and Palantir.