Google has signed an agreement with Kairos Power to use small nuclear reactors to power its artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. The goal is to bring online the first reactor by 2030 and expand to more plants by 2035. This move aims to meet the increasing energy demands of AI data centers, which require a significant amount of electricity to operate and cool equipment.Nuclear power offers a clean and reliable source of energy, making it an attractive option for tech companies looking to reduce their carbon footprint. However, critics argue that nuclear power is not risk-free and produces long-lasting radioactive waste.The agreement with Kairos Power marks a step towards commercializing advanced nuclear energy and decarbonizing the power grid. The plans still need approval from regulatory agencies before they can proceed. With global energy consumption by data centers expected to double by the end of the decade, companies like Google are turning to innovative solutions to meet their growing energy needs.
