Microsoft Eyes Nuclear Power for AI Cloud

Microsoft is hiring a nuclear expert to assess using small nuclear reactors to power data centers for AI and cloud services.
Microsoft recently invested billions in OpenAI, maker of AI chatbot ChatGPT, which requires massive computing power.
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates chairs TerraPower, a nuclear innovation company developing small modular reactors.
Microsoft signed a deal to buy electricity in 2028 from nuclear fusion startup Helion, backed by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.
Interest in nuclear has grown amid climate concerns, as it generates carbon-free electricity, but new smaller reactors are hoped to be cheaper and faster to build.

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Microsoft Eyes Nuclear Power for AI Cloud

Microsoft is hiring a nuclear expert to assess using small nuclear reactors to power data centers for AI and cloud services.
Microsoft recently invested billions in OpenAI, maker of AI chatbot ChatGPT, which requires massive computing power.
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates chairs TerraPower, a nuclear innovation company developing small modular reactors.
Microsoft signed a deal to buy electricity in 2028 from nuclear fusion startup Helion, backed by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.
Interest in nuclear has grown amid climate concerns, as it generates carbon-free electricity, but new smaller reactors are hoped to be cheaper and faster to build.

cnbc.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/21/2023

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Microsoft is integrating advanced AI-powered features into its software and Windows operating system, as announced by the company's CEO.

9/25/2023

Microsoft Hiring Manager to Lead Effort to Power Data Centers with Nuclear Reactors

Microsoft is hiring a Principal Program Manager Nuclear Technology to lead the integration of Small Modular Reactors and microreactors to power datacenters and develop a global energy strategy.

9/26/2023

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