Jared Dunnmon, a nonresident fellow at the Center on Global Energy Policy and former AI director at the U.S. Defense Department, joins the conversation. They delve into how AI's skyrocketing energy demands are influencing tech giants like Microsoft and Amazon to invest in nuclear power. The discussion highlights critical challenges in aligning energy efficiency with AI growth, historical nuclear energy influences on public perception, and the need for regulatory reforms. Ultimately, it's a balancing act between harnessing AI's potential and ensuring sustainable energy practices.