Google and Microsoft Bet on Nuclear Power to Fuel AI Growth

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Google and Microsoft Bet on Nuclear Power to Fuel AI Growth

TL;DR As AIs energy demands soar, nuclear power offers a sustainable solution. Learn how Google and Microsoft are turning to nuclear energy to fuel AIs future.

By @allan-grain [ 3 Min read ]

With the proliferation of Artificial Intelligence, we have been left with the question of how to power this energy-craving technology.

Imagining the future of AI meant imagining enormous data centers, miles of solar panels, thousands of air conditioners, and colossal energy bills...

On This Day

Al Capone Goes to Prison

On October 17, 1931, gangster Al Capone is convicted of tax evasion, signaling the downfall of one of the most notorious criminals of the 1920s and 1930s. He was later sentenced to 11 years in federal prison and fined $50,000.

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If Apple dropped its Vision Pro from $3,500 to $2,000, would it catch your eye?

Apple’s Vision Pro may not have dominated the market at its $3,500 price, but reports expect a $2,000 version could launch next year with fewer features and cheaper materials. Would this price drop make it more appealing to you?

Absolutely, $2,000 is more reasonable!

No, it’s still too expensive.

Don't care about mixed reality headsets, no matter the price.

Not sure. I need to see more information.

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