Google plans to use nuclear reactors to power its AI processing centres

Google has announced plans to use small nuclear reactors to power its artificial intelligence data centres.

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To do this, Google is working with Kairos Power to develop a new power source. The first reactor is planned to be operational by the end of the decade, with more reactors expected by 2035. These reactors will use molten salt as a coolant, providing a more efficient and sustainable energy solution.

The growing demand for AI technologies increases the need for stable, reliable and clean energy. Nuclear power, which is carbon-free and provides constant electricity, fits perfectly with the goals of tech companies to reduce their carbon footprint.

Other tech giants such as Amazon and Microsoft are also considering nuclear power for their data centres. However, Google and Kairos Power's plans are subject to strict regulatory processes and require regulatory approval.

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Kairos Power, known for its innovative molten fluoride salt reactors, offers smaller and more flexible solutions that are more efficient than traditional nuclear plants. These reactors have the advantage of continuous power supply, unlike weather-dependent renewable energy sources such as wind or solar. Small modular reactors developed by Kairos Power are considered the future of nuclear power due to their scalability and potential to reduce construction costs.

Source: Google