Artificial intelligence takes a lot of compute power, and Microsoft is putting together a road map for powering that computation with small nuclear reactors.
However, Microsoft has publicly committed to pursuing nuclear energy from an innovator in the fusion space.
In May, Microsoft announced it signed a power purchase agreement with Helion, a nuclear fusion startup, to buy electricity from it in 2028.
Interest in nuclear energy has increased alongside concerns about climate change in recent years, as nuclear reactors generate electricity without releasing virtually any carbon dioxide emissions.
Nuclear energy also makes up 47% of America's carbon-free electricity in 2022, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
Persons:
Satya Nadella, ChatGPT, Bill Gates, Microsoft's, Sam Altman, they're
Organizations:
Microsoft, Modular Reactor, CNBC, Helion, U.S . Energy Information Administration, U.S . Department of Energy
Locations:
Redmond , Washington, OpenAI, Helion, U.S