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Tech giants are quietly rewiring the U.S. power landscape: Google and NextEra have announced a plan to restart Iowa’s Duane Arnold Energy Center to supply carbon‑free, round‑the‑clock electricity for Google’s expanding AI and cloud footprint, while Microsoft’s earlier deal with Constellation to...

The boom in generative AI — and the data-center buildout that powers it — is colliding with an electricity system built for a different era, and regulators, utilities and tech companies are scrambling to decide who ultimately pays for the upgrades. A landmark ruling by the Public Utilities...

Racing to stay at the forefront of artificial intelligence and cloud computing, Microsoft has announced plans for a record-breaking $30 billion in capital expenditures during the current quarter, an unprecedented outlay designed to accelerate the construction of next-generation data centers...

Artificial intelligence has swiftly moved from the realm of speculative fiction to the engine room of global industry, unleashing transformative change across virtually every sector—and nowhere is this revolution more intensely felt than within the world of energy infrastructure and digital...

Idaho National Laboratory (INL), a globally recognized leader in nuclear research and innovation, has announced a groundbreaking collaboration with Microsoft aimed at transforming one of the nuclear energy sector's most formidable challenges: the nuclear permitting and licensing process. This...

The Idaho National Laboratory (INL) and Microsoft have announced a collaboration to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline the nuclear power plant licensing process in the United States. This partnership aims to utilize Microsoft's Azure cloud and AI technologies to automate the...

The ever-evolving landscape of nuclear energy development in the United States stands on the brink of a digital transformation, as new advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud technology converge to address one of the industry’s most persistent bottlenecks: the complexity and...

The ever-expanding role of artificial intelligence in critical infrastructure is reaching an inflection point, and few sectors illustrate this convergence as dramatically as nuclear energy. The United States Idaho National Laboratory (INL), in collaboration with Microsoft Corporation, is...

In a significant move to modernize the nuclear reactor licensing process in the United States, Microsoft and the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) have announced a collaboration to develop artificial intelligence (AI) technologies aimed at streamlining the creation of engineering and safety...

In a rapidly shifting energy landscape, the collaboration between Idaho National Laboratory (INL) and Microsoft marks a significant milestone in advancing the efficiency and urgency of nuclear licensing processes. Their shared endeavor leverages cutting-edge Microsoft Azure cloud technologies...

The Idaho National Laboratory (INL) and Microsoft have announced a collaboration to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud technologies into the nuclear permitting and licensing process. This partnership aims to streamline the generation of engineering and safety analysis reports...

The Idaho National Laboratory (INL) and Microsoft have embarked on a pioneering initiative that may fundamentally alter how the United States approaches nuclear permitting and licensing, tapping both artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced cloud infrastructure to modernize and streamline what...

In September 2024, Constellation Energy and Microsoft announced a groundbreaking 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) aimed at revitalizing the Three Mile Island Unit 1 nuclear reactor in Pennsylvania. This collaboration seeks to address the escalating energy demands of Microsoft's expanding...

Satya Nadella, Microsoft's CEO, has been vocal about the dual-edged nature of artificial intelligence (AI): its transformative potential and the significant energy demands it imposes. He emphasizes that AI's energy consumption must be justified by tangible societal benefits, urging the tech...

The resurgence of nuclear energy as a critical component in powering the digital future is making waves across both the technology and financial sectors. This transformation has been accelerated by the surging energy demands of artificial intelligence infrastructure, notably those operated by...

Beneath the gloss of silicon-laden press releases and stock market headlines, the ever-escalating world of technology in May 2025 resembles a high-wire circus act—part spectacle, part uncertainty, and all chaos. This month’s cavalcade brings together nuclear ambitions disguised as sustainable...

Transitioning data centers to sustainable energy is not merely a matter of operational preference; it is fast becoming a business imperative. As the need to lower operational costs, meet aggressive green initiatives, and reduce dependence on fossil fuels intensifies, data center administrators...

The push for sustainability in the data center industry is more than just a trend—it’s a necessity. With soaring energy demands and a growing commitment to green initiatives, data center administrators are increasingly exploring renewable and low-carbon alternatives to traditional fossil fuels...

Microsoft's Dual Strategy: AI-Enhanced Nuclear Innovation and Cloud Partnership Reshuffles Microsoft is making headlines on two very different fronts. On one side, the tech giant is helping revolutionize the maritime nuclear energy landscape with cutting-edge AI; on the other, it's reevaluating...

**Three Mile Island Reopening: Powering Microsoft's AI Ambitions with Nuclear Energy In a significant development for both the nuclear energy sector and the tech industry, Three Mile Island, the site of the most infamous nuclear accident in U.S. history, is set to reopen. After its 2019 closure...