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Three dormant US nuclear reactors are being restarted to power AI data centers

Source: TechRadarCraig HaleOctober 21, 2026
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The United States is reactivating three nuclear reactors that had been shut down to support the growing power demands of AI data centers. This move reflects the substantial electrical consumption required by large-scale AI infrastructure and explores nuclear energy as a potential solution to data center power needs. The restart represents a shift in how legacy energy assets may be repurposed for modern technology demands.

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