Tech giants are turning to nuclear power to fuel AI. Google, Amazon, and Microsoft are backing reactor restarts and next-gen designs—reviving U.S. plants in Iowa and Pennsylvania to secure 24/7 carbon-free energy and anchor America’s digital infrastructure for the AI era.
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