The Times Tech Podcast Nuclear's big return, British creators revolt & Elon sends an email
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Feb 28, 2025 In this discussion, Matt Loszak, CEO and Co-founder of Aalo Atomics, presents his vision for smaller, modular nuclear power plants tailored for AI data centers. He argues nuclear energy could be the key to powering our data-driven future sustainably. The conversation also highlights the British artists' revolt against AI's exploitative practices and Elon Musk's fiery email to government officials. Together, these topics reveal the pivotal role of energy innovation in the age of advanced technology and the ongoing creative rights battle.
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Nuclear and Asthma
- Matt Lozak, CEO of Aalo Atomics, connected his childhood asthma improvement to Ontario switching from coal to nuclear power.
- This personal experience inspired his pursuit of advanced nuclear reactors.
Aalo Atomics' Solution
- Aalo Atomics builds factory-made nuclear reactors designed for AI data centers.
- Their AlloPod, combining five reactors and one turbine, offers high uptime and potential off-grid operation.
Last US Gigawatt Reactor
- The last gigawatt-scale nuclear reactor built in the US was Vogel, completed a few years ago.
- It faced cost and schedule overruns due to challenges with large-scale infrastructure projects.