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Among the many concerns behind AI’s rapid proliferation is the amount of energy required to power such costly endeavours—a worry exacerbated by climate change.

Summary

KEY POINTS:
  • Microsoft believes nuclear power is key to curtailing the massive amounts of greenhouse emissions.
  • Unlike traditional nuclear reactors, a small modular reactor (SMR) is far more cost-effective.
  • Despite its smaller size, an SMR can still generate massive amounts of energy.

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