The AI Energy Conundrum

OCT 17, 20244 MIN
The Healthy Business Podcast with Tony DeSimone

The AI Energy Conundrum

OCT 17, 20244 MIN

Description

Tech giants like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft are investing heavily in nuclear power to meet the surging energy demands of their data centers and artificial intelligence operations. These companies are prioritizing small modular reactors (SMRs) as a clean, reliable, and scalable energy source to achieve their carbon reduction goals. While this shift towards nuclear power offers a promising solution to the tech industry's energy challenges, it also faces hurdles such as regulatory complexities, public perception, and the need to address nuclear waste management.