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Why are Google and Microsoft investing in nuclear power?

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AI's electricity demand is real and growing fast, but most of the nuclear "solutions" being announced won't deliver power for years. According to the IEA's April 2026 report, AI-focused data center electricity consumption surged 50% in 2025 alone, roughly three times faster than the growth of the b…

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  1. 2026-09-28 16:28 · DEV Community — AI
    Why are Google and Microsoft investing in nuclear power?

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