Tech giants desperate to power AI data centers are turning to nuclear disaster sites — despite the risks
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Tech giants desperate to power AI data centers are turning to nuclear disaster sites — despite the risks
The tech industry’s need for more power for data centers running artificial intelligence is now so desperate that companies are turning to nuclear disaster sites, despite the potential risks.10 hours ago -
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Constellation Energy to restart Three Mile Island nuclear plant, sell the power to Microsoft for AI
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The AI boom may give Three Mile Island a new life supplying power to Microsoft's data centers
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Microsoft in deal for Three Mile Island nuclear power to meet AI demand
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Three Mile Island nuclear reactor to restart to power Microsoft AI operations
Pennsylvania plant was site of most serious nuclear meltdown and radiation leak in US history in 1979. A nuclear reactor at the notorious Three Mile Island site in Pennsylvania is to be activated ...13 hours ago - Microsoft -
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Three Mile Island Nuclear Plant to Restart After Microsoft AI Power Deal
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Three Mile Island nuclear plant to help power Microsoft's data-center needs
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Microsoft's Next Big Acquisition Is Enough Nuclear Power To Fuel Its AI Ambitions For Decades
The Three Mile Island nuclear power plant--the site where an infamous partial nuclear meltdown occurred in 1979--might have a new owner soon. Microsoft has signed a power purchase agreement with ...18 hours ago -
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U.S. nuclear plant Three Mile Island to reopen, sell power to Microsoft
The firm announced the 20-year deal would involve the restart of the plant's Unit 1 reactor, which was shut down half a decade ago.18 hours ago - Microsoft -
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Three Mile Island Plans to Reopen as Demand for Nuclear Power Grows
The infamous plant, closed since 2019, is getting a new lease on life after Microsoft agreed to buy its electricity to supply a growing fleet of data centers.20 hours ago -
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Three Mile Island Plans to Reopen as Demand for Nuclear Power Grows
The infamous plant, closed since 2019, is getting a new lease on life after Microsoft agreed to buy its electricity to supply a growing fleet of data centers.20 hours ago -
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Three Mile Island's Nuclear Plant to Reopen, Help Power Microsoft's AI Centers
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