U.S. Restarts Nuclear Reactors to Meet AI Data Center Energy Demands

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Published: 2026-10-20
Category: technology
Source: Tom's Hardware
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The U.S. government has reactivated three previously decommissioned nuclear reactors to address the increasing energy requirements of AI data centers. This strategic decision underscores the substantial power consumption of AI infrastructure and highlights efforts to secure sustainable and robust energy sources for its continued expansion.

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