The government has agreed to an $80 billion deal with Westinghouse Electric, Cameco, and Brookfield to build nuclear reactors, aiming to meet rising electricity demand from artificial intelligence.
Power consumption from data centers is expected to double by 2035, driving the need for increased energy production.
The deal is part of the effort to meet rising demand for electricity from artificial intelligence and to compete with China.
Author's summary: Cameco and Brookfield partner in $80 billion nuclear reactor deal.