SMRTR Science & EngineeringJan 23, 2025The Verge

Bill Gates’ nuclear energy startup inks new data center deal

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Bill Gates' TerraPower is partnering with Sabey Data Centers to develop small nuclear reactors for powering AI-driven data centers. They're exploring potential sites in Texas and the Rocky Mountain region. TerraPower's Natrium reactor design is under review, with a demonstration project in Wyoming expected by 2030. Other tech giants are also pursuing nuclear energy for data centers. While climate-friendly, nuclear energy still faces safety, waste, and regulatory challenges.

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