### H3 Title: Silicon Valley’s Plan to Save Humanity: Embracing Nuclear Power
Silicon Valley companies are increasingly turning to nuclear power to reconcile their data center growth with their commitments to hit net zero carbon emissions. Here are the key points:
– **Microsoft’s Deal**: Microsoft has announced a 20-year deal to restart a nuclear reactor at Three Mile Island, a move aimed at powering its data centers and reducing carbon emissions.
– **Big Tech’s Support**: Tech giants like Microsoft and Oracle are investing heavily in nuclear energy. Oracle CEO Larry Ellison has stated that his company is building a data center powered by three small nuclear reactors.
– **Wall Street Involvement**: Over a dozen big banks, including Goldman Sachs, have announced their support for an effort to triple global nuclear energy production by 2050.
– **Nuclear’s Role in AI**: The energy demand for advanced AI systems is driving the interest in nuclear power. Companies are exploring small modular reactors to power their data centers and support their AI systems.
– **Challenges Ahead**: Despite the growing interest, nuclear power faces challenges such as regulatory hurdles and public acceptance issues. However, companies are optimistic about the potential of nuclear energy to meet their sustainability goals.
