Meta becomes the latest big tech company turning to nuclear power for AI needs


The Clinton Clean Energy Center in Clinton, Illinois. With the arrival of Meta, Clinton’s clean energy output will expand by 30 megawatts, preserve 1,100 local jobs and bring in US$13.5mil (RM57.44mil) in annual tax revenue, according to the companies. — The News-Gazette via AP

WASHINGTON: Meta has cut a 20-year deal to secure nuclear power to help meet surging demand for artificial intelligence and other computing needs at Facebook’s parent company.

The investment with Meta will also expand the output of a Constellation Energy Illinois nuclear plant.

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