Three Decommissioned US Nuclear Reactors Restart to Power AI Data Centers

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Three previously shut-down nuclear reactors in the United States are being brought back into operation. Microsoft and Google are backing the move, which will add 2.25 gigawatts of carbon-free electricity for AI data centers. The restart is slated to begin on October 20, 2026. The move reflects the rapidly growing power needs of AI development and the tech industry's push for dependable energy sources. The decision has drawn some controversy, though it highlights nuclear power's expanding role in supporting AI.

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