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

Microsoft is hiring a program manager to lead its efforts to power data centers with nuclear reactors like small modular reactors (SMRs).
The role will involve assessing SMRs, selecting technology partners, evaluating business implications, and implementing a nuclear energy strategy.
SMRs are smaller, modular nuclear fission plants that can be mass produced and deployed more flexibly than large nuclear plants.
No SMRs are operational yet, but interest is high as they have a small footprint and emit no CO2.
It's unclear if SMRs will actually help Microsoft reduce costs or emissions, as many practical hurdles remain like permitting and community acceptance.

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Posted 9/25/2023, 10:15:00 AM

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

Microsoft is hiring a program manager to lead its efforts to power data centers with nuclear reactors like small modular reactors (SMRs).
The role will involve assessing SMRs, selecting technology partners, evaluating business implications, and implementing a nuclear energy strategy.
SMRs are smaller, modular nuclear fission plants that can be mass produced and deployed more flexibly than large nuclear plants.
No SMRs are operational yet, but interest is high as they have a small footprint and emit no CO2.
It's unclear if SMRs will actually help Microsoft reduce costs or emissions, as many practical hurdles remain like permitting and community acceptance.

theregister.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/25/2023

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Microsoft is seeking a nuclear expert to assess the integration of small modular nuclear reactors to power its data centers as part of their AI operations.

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Microsoft is planning to power its large language models using nuclear reactors, with the goal of reducing the power-intensive process's carbon footprint and reliance on traditional energy sources.

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Microsoft Seeks Nuclear Expert to Lead AI Energy Plans

Microsoft is forming a team to advance its artificial intelligence plans by hiring professionals to develop an energy strategy based on Small Modular Reactors and microreactor energy.