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Nuclear Stocks Go Nuclear as AI Data Centers Power Up

Nuclear power has long been on the decline, with its share of the world’s electricity generation down from 18% in the mid-90s to 9% today. But now, companies like Amazon and Google are investing into firms that are building the next generation of small nuclear reactors. This has sent nuclear…

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Learning to love nuclear power

AI and carbon emissions are driving a change of heart.

Fortune

Tech bosses think nuclear fusion is the solution to AI’s energy demands – here’s what they’re missing

The artificial intelligence boom has already changed how we understand technology and the world. But developing and updating AI programs requires a lot of computing power. This relies heavily on servers in data centres, at a great cost in terms of carbon emissions and resource use.

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Tech Giants Go Nuclear In AI Arms Race

The artificial intelligence arms race has gone nuclear. One strategy involves extending the life of aging nuclear plants.

International Business Times

Amazon jumps on nuclear plant investment bandwagon — taps energy companies to power AI data centers

Amazon invests in three energy entities to help develop small modular reactors that will increase power production.

Tom’s Hardware

Big Tech's power demands mean nuclear is getting a fresh look from electricity providers

Nuclear power is garnering renewed attention amid growing demand for power and cleaner energy

The Independent UK

Amazon Bets On Nuclear Power To Fuel AI Ambitions

Amazon announced significant investments in nuclear energy on Wednesday, joining other tech giants in aiming to meet the high electric power demands of cloud computing and artificial intelligence using atomic energy.

International Business Times

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Nationals believe nuclear and renewables can coexist in the Hunter

Nats push the case to nuclear to coexist alongside renewables.

Newcastle Herald

Wednesday briefing: What does Google’s move into nuclear power mean for AI – and the world?

In today’s newsletter: Google will soon use nuclear reactors to run its AI datacentres. What are the economic, ethical and environmental implications?

The Guardian - UK

Google's AI dream will be powered by miniature nuclear reactors in 'world first' deal, though the timeline seems optimistic at best

Okay Google, why does the phrase 'nuclear power startup' give me The Fear?

PC Gamer

Google adopts small nuclear power reactors at unprecedented scale — inks deal for seven reactors to feed AI data centers

Google signed a deal with Kairos Power, a power generation startup working on small modular reactors, to purchase 500MW of electricity starting 2030.

Tom’s Hardware

Google wants to address data center power demands with nuclear power

Data centers are renowned for their high energy consumption – Google wants to address this with nuclear power.

TechRadar

Queensland Premier Steven Miles is promising to hold a vote on nuclear power. Here’s why

Queensland Premier Steven Miles this week declared his party would hold a plebiscite on nuclear power if it returns to office at the forthcoming state election.

The Conversation

Google Signs Nuclear Power Deal With Startup Kairos

Google on Monday signed a deal to get electricity from small nuclear reactors to help power artificial intelligence.

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The Guardian - AU

Albanese backs Queensland premier’s opposition to nuclear power as early voting in state election opens

PM says Steven Miles’s plan to hold plebiscite on nuclear if Labor wins 26 October poll is a ‘matter for Queensland’ but he supports the stance

The Guardian - AU

Dfat says it has told Israel ‘unacceptable’ targeting of UN personnel in Lebanon must cease – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Queensland premier will hold plebiscite on nuclear power if he wins state election

Exclusive: Steven Miles says law requires a referendum be called if the commonwealth is likely to build a ‘prohibited nuclear facility’ in the state

The Independent UK

Planned nuclear plant in a Kenyan top tourist hub and home to endangered species sparks protest

Dozens have rallied against a proposal to build Kenya’s first nuclear power plant in one of the country’s top coastal tourist hubs which also houses a forest on the tentative list of the UNESCO World Heritage site

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Kim Jong Un Warns South Korea Of Nuclear Power Plans

Kim Jong Un emphasizes North Korea's nuclear commitment amidst escalating tensions with South Korea, highlighting challenges in achieving peaceful resolutions.

International Business Times

Biden Wants To Reactivate Decommissioned Nuclear Power Plants, Climate Adviser Says

The plan is part of a three-pronged strategy to fight climate change by increasing the production of carbon-free electricity.

Guitar World

“Usually you hear it coming out of your amp. Here, you feel it all around you”: Paul Davids once visited a nuclear power plant to find the world’s most incredible reverb – now it’s been turned into a signature ambient pedal

Austria’s inactive Zwentendorf nuclear plant plays host to what might be the world’s most awe-inspiring natural reverb, and now its essence has been bottled for Cornerstone’s first signature pedal

International Business Times

Kazakhs Approve Plan For First Nuclear Power Plant

Kazakhstan has approved a plan to build its first nuclear power station in a referendum, overcoming lingering resentment over massive radiation exposure from Soviet-era nuclear tests.

The Independent UK

IAEA team samples seawater near Fukushima plant to ensure safe release of wastewater

A team of international scientists is in Fukushima to ensure safety of the discharge of treated radioactive wastewater from the damaged nuclear power plant

International Business Times

'Yes' Vote Prevails In Kazakhstan Nuclear Plant Vote: TV

Kazakhs looked Sunday to have voted in favour of building the first nuclear power plant in the Central Asian country, the world's largest producer of uranium but lacking electricity, in a referendum.

AAP

'Don't agree on everything': leaders divided on nuclear

Queensland is on track for an LNP government but that doesn't mean Peter Dutton would be able to bank on the state's support for building nuclear power plants.

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