Articles tagged with "Nuclear, AI, Datacenters"

MIT Technology Review

Roundtables: Why AI Companies Are Betting on Next-Gen Nuclear

AI companies are increasingly investing in next-generation nuclear power plants to meet the energy demands of massive data centers. These new nuclear plants are seen as potentially more cost-effective and safer than traditional ones. MIT Technology Review hosted a discussion on hyperscale AI data centers and next-gen nuclear as part of their 10 Breakthrough Technologies of 2026 list. Speakers included Amy Nordrum, Casey Crownhart, and Mat Honan.

MIT Technology Review•

4 months ago

Amazon reveals 960 megawatt nuclear power plans to cope with AI demand — Richland, Washington site tapped for deployment of Xe-100 small modular reactors

Amazon has announced plans to construct a nuclear power facility in Richland, Washington, to support its AI and cloud workloads. The Cascade Advanced Energy Facility will utilize Xe-100 small modular reactors, with the potential to scale up to 960 megawatts. Amazon's involvement marks a significant step in bringing new nuclear generation online. The project is still in early stages, with regulatory approvals pending. The move reflects Amazon's commitment to securing clean power for its data centers and AI clusters.

Tom's Hardware•

7 months ago

Roundtables: Why AI Companies Are Betting on Next-Gen Nuclear

Amazon reveals 960 megawatt nuclear power plans to cope with AI demand — Richland, Washington site tapped for deployment of Xe-100 small modular reactors

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