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Google partners with Kairos Power to secure nuclear energy for AI projects

digitaltrends.com — October 15, 2024, 08:00 PM UTC

Summary: Google has signed a deal with Kairos Power to buy 500 megawatts of energy from seven small modular reactors, aiming for initial delivery in 2030 and full rollout by 2035. This move supports Google's AI initiatives and complements its renewable energy sources.

The agreement is part of a broader trend among tech companies exploring nuclear energy. Amazon, Microsoft, and Oracle are also investing in nuclear power to meet their energy needs for AI data centers.

Kairos Power faces competition from other manufacturers, like Westinghouse, which is testing a micro reactor that can operate for five years without refueling. These developments aim to address the high energy demands of advanced AI technologies.

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