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Amazon is making a significant move into nuclear energy, investing over half a billion dollars in three small modular reactor projects across Washington, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. This initiative is driven by the need to support the energy demands of artificial intelligence programs, which require substantial electricity. Amazon Web Services has secured agreements to fund feasibility studies for these reactors, aiming to enhance its energy supply for future operations.
The investment reflects a broader trend among tech companies seeking sustainable energy solutions to power their data centers. With the anticipated tripling of data center power usage by 2030, nuclear energy is being positioned as a viable option to meet this growing demand. The modular reactors, which can be produced in factories, promise to reduce construction costs and time, although concerns about their economic viability and waste management remain.
• Amazon invests in nuclear energy to support AI's electricity demands.
• Tech companies increasingly turn to nuclear power for sustainable energy solutions.
Artificial intelligence refers to computer systems designed to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as data processing and decision-making.
Data centers are facilities used to house computer systems and associated components, crucial for running AI applications and storing large amounts of data.
Small modular reactors are compact nuclear reactors designed for easier construction and deployment, aimed at providing sustainable energy for high-demand technologies like AI.
Amazon is investing in nuclear energy projects to ensure a reliable power supply for its AI-driven services.
Google has signed agreements to purchase power from small modular reactors to meet its AI energy needs.
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