Google Buys Nuclear Power for Its AI Data Centers – Could Fiji Soon Have a Nuclear Reactor?

Google’s new nuclear deal is a first-of-its-kind deal in the Age of AI… will this bode ominously for Fiji’s new AI facility currently in the pipeline?

Google Invests in Nuclear Power for AI Data centers

Google has signed a deal with Kairos Power to purchase nuclear energy to run its AI datacenters, reports The Guardian. As AI models grow in complexity, their energy demands soar, prompting Google to explore new, sustainable power sources.

Nuclear Energy: Google’s Answer to AI’s Power Demands

The partnership with Kairos Power marks a shift towards low-carbon energy solutions, aligning with Google’s environmental commitments. The move also positions the tech giant as a pioneer in using nuclear energy for AI infrastructure, setting a potential trend in the tech world.

Editor’s Comment: We have been saying Google is coming to Fiji to build their AI Data Centre. What is the assurance that Google will not force Fiji to abandon their anti-nuclear stance to accommodate their Data Centre? Also, what alternate Data Centres will Google propose to Fiji to ensure a compromise between environmental concerns and Google’s hunger for energy?

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