US EditionArtificial intelligence is bringing nuclear power back from the dead — maybe even in California
- California lawmakers are considering nuclear power as a solution to the high energy demands of artificial intelligence technology, which consumes significant electricity, as reported by NPR.
- Google and Meta are exploring nuclear energy to support their AI initiatives, with Google purchasing small modular reactors from Kairos Power, according to statements from the companies.
- Despite California's nearly 50-year moratorium on new nuclear plants, some legislators are advocating for exemptions to this ban amid the state's carbon neutrality goals by 2045.
- The debate over nuclear power's return is fueled by concerns about energy needs, climate change, and the high costs and risks associated with nuclear energy, as highlighted by various lawmakers and experts.
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