Meta announces a slew of nuclear energy agreements

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Meta to Power AI Infrastructure and Data Centers with Nuclear Energy by 2035

Meta has announced three significant agreements to purchase nuclear power for its artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and the upcoming Prometheus supercluster, a 1-gigawatt data center in Ohio. The partnerships, which are expected to deliver an additional 6.6 gigawatts of generation by 2035, will be provided by power companies Vistra, TerraPower, and Oklo.

Under its agreement with TerraPower, Meta has secured funding for the development of two new reactors capable of delivering up to 690 megawatts of power as early as 2032. The deal also grants Meta rights to energy from six other reactors that could deliver an additional 2.1 gigawatts by 2035. These reactors use a novel coolant called sodium, which is being touted as a more efficient alternative to water.

Meanwhile, the partnership with Oklo will bring 1.2 gigawatts of nuclear power online as early as 2030. Meta claims that this agreement will create thousands of construction and long-term operations jobs in Ohio. Notably, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman owns just over 4 percent of Oklo, highlighting a potential link between the tech giant's AI ambitions and its energy investments.

In contrast, Vistra's partnership with Meta focuses on keeping existing nuclear plants running longer and boosting their output. The companies have signed new 20-year deals to buy more than 2.1 gigawatts of electricity from some of Vistra's existing plants in Ohio and Pennsylvania, as well as adding capacity at select sites.

The trend towards nuclear energy powering big tech's AI ambitions is gaining momentum. Last year, Meta signed a 20-year agreement with Constellation Energy for nuclear power, while Microsoft has announced plans to reopen the infamous Three Mile Island plant and become its sole customer under a similar deal. As these partnerships move forward, they will likely have significant implications for the future of energy production and consumption in the tech sector.
 
I'm thinking... we're creating massive infrastructure to support AI growth, but are we stopping to consider what kind of world we want to create? We're talking nuclear energy, which is a high-stakes gamble for our planet's health 🌎💡. Are we just trying to fuel our addiction to tech or exploring ways to create a more sustainable future? The line between progress and recklessness gets blurry fast...
 
I'm loving this new trend of big tech companies jumping on the nuclear energy bandwagon 🚀💡. I mean, it makes total sense that with all the AI growth happening, we need reliable and clean energy to power those servers. And let's be real, using sodium as a coolant is the way to go - water is so last century! 💧

But what I find interesting is how some of these partnerships are creating new jobs and stimulating local economies. Like, Vistra's partnership in Ohio will create thousands of construction and operations jobs - that's gotta have some positive economic impact 🤝.

And can we talk about the elephant in the room for a sec? Sam Altman owning 4% of Oklo? That's like, some serious conflict of interest going on... I'm not sure if I'm thrilled or terrified about this one 😬.
 
I'm low-key excited about this new move by Meta 💡! Powering their AI infrastructure with nuclear energy makes total sense - it's like, super efficient 📈 and could reduce carbon footprint significantly. Plus, it's dope that they're creating jobs in Ohio 👍. I've been saying for a while now that we need to start thinking about sustainable energy solutions ASAP ⏰, so this is some promising news! Not to mention, the sodium coolant thingy might just be the game-changer here 🤔... anyway, I'm curious to see how this all plays out in the next decade 💥.
 
💡🌟 I think it's crazy how Meta is jumping into nuclear energy, like in a sci-fi movie 🤖! They're all about harnessing AI power, but now they're also harnessing nuclear power ⚡️. It's like Sam Altman's OpenAI and Meta are playing a game of "Energy Empire" 🏰🔋. First, it's just a few reactors here and there, but soon we'll be seeing massive nuclear energy projects popping up everywhere. It's going to be wild! 🔥 And what's with the sodium coolant? Sounds like something out of a futuristic movie 🎥. I'm excited (and a little worried) about where this is all going. Can't wait to see how it all unfolds 😮
 
Wow 🤯 this is crazy! AI and nuclear power together is like a dream come true. Interesting to think about how it's going to change the game for big tech companies. They're basically saying that AI requires huge amounts of energy and they're okay with using nukes to get it 💡
 
omg this is wild 🤯 i mean nuclear power as an alternative to ai energy? it's like something out of sci-fi lol but seriously what are the pros and cons here? on one hand it's good that meta is investing in sustainable energy, especially since they're major players in the tech industry. plus creating jobs sounds awesome

but then there's also the risk of nuclear accidents... i mean we've seen some pretty crazy stuff go down in history with nuclear plants 🤯 what if something goes wrong at these new reactors? and what about the sodium coolant thingy, how safe is that? anyway gotta stay curious about this one 👀
 
I'm totally stoked about this news 🤩! I mean, who doesn't love the idea of using nuclear energy to power our AI infrastructure? It's like, we're basically making a step towards reducing our carbon footprint while still being able to create super advanced technology that'll change the world. Plus, think about all the jobs it's gonna create - thousands of construction and operations gigs in Ohio alone! That's awesome 🎉. And let's be real, with companies like Meta and Microsoft investing so heavily in nuclear energy, we're basically paving the way for a cleaner, more sustainable future 🌞. I'm all about seeing silver linings here 😊.
 
so this is crazy 🤯 meta's gonna be running on nuclear power by 2035? that's like something outta sci-fi! but at the same time i'm all about reducing our carbon footprint and stuff, so if it means less pollution and more sustainable energy then i'm down with it 💚. what's wild is that sam altman owns like a chunk of oklo, that's some serious tech-meets-energy overlap 🤯. anyway, i just hope they're not planning on building all these new reactors in, like, my grandma's neighborhood or something 😂
 
💡 This is so cool! I've been thinking about how we're gonna power all that AI stuff and nuclear seems like the way to go 🌟. I mean, 6.6 gigawatts by 2035? That's a lot of juice for Meta's infrastructure 💻. And with companies like Vistra and Oklo involved, it's not just about powering AI, but also creating jobs in Ohio - that's awesome! 👍 The sodium coolant thing is interesting too... maybe it's the future of energy 🤔.

I wonder if this means we'll see more nuclear plants popping up around the world? It could be a game-changer for renewable energy. We should make a flowchart to visualize how all this works... 💡
 
I'm thinking about how our dependence on tech is changing fast. They're talking about AI, which already feels like sci-fi to me 🤖. But then you think about power and energy, and it's a whole new world. I wonder if we'll ever get used to nuclear energy being the answer to all our problems... or if it's just another layer of complexity to deal with? Anyway, it's interesting to see these big companies investing so much in this stuff 📈
 
Wow 🤯! Nuclear energy is like whoa... it's crazy how Meta is just jumping on the nuclear power bandwagon! 1 gigawatt data center is insane 💥... I wonder if they'll actually be able to harness that much energy from a single reactor? Sodium coolant sounds interesting too, maybe it's the future of energy storage? 🤔
 
🤖 I'm kinda chill about Meta's decision to power its AI infrastructure with nuclear energy by 2035...I mean, think of all the carbon footprint it'll save 🌎. At the same time, I gotta wonder if this is just a way for them to greenwash their reputation before we know what's really going down with that AI 💻. What do you guys think? Is this gonna be a game-changer or just another way for tech giants to flex their muscles? 🤔
 
Ugh, great just what we need more nuclear power 🤔...like it's gonna solve everything. These corporations are always looking for ways to make a buck and now they're trying to pawn off their dirty little secrets on us by investing in nuclear energy 💸. I mean, 2035 already? That's like, decades from now...who knows what kind of mess we'll be in then? 🤷‍♂️ And what about the safety concerns? Sodium coolant? Sounds like a recipe for disaster to me 😬. Not to mention the whole thing is just so...convenient. Big tech companies getting more and more power while we're stuck with fossil fuels...not cool, Meta 🚫
 
🤔 thinkin bout this news makes me realize how our energy usage is tied to the future we wanna create... like meta's AI dreams but at what cost? nuclear power's cool and all, but it's still got its risks 🌪️ gotta consider the long-term effects on people & planet before we dive headfirst into it 💡 what if we invested in renewable energy instead? could've saved a lotta trouble & resources 🌱 anyway, the point is, just 'cause something seems cool or convenient don't mean it's the right choice for everyone 👍
 
😊 The notion that nuclear energy is becoming an integral component of Meta's AI infrastructure development is certainly intriguing. It highlights the growing awareness among tech giants about the need for reliable, high-performance power sources to fuel their AI endeavors 🤖. By 2035, these partnerships should significantly bolster Meta's capabilities in terms of computing power and data processing capacity 💻. The use of novel coolants like sodium could also have implications for future nuclear reactor designs 🔥. As more tech companies explore nuclear energy as a means of powering their operations, it will be interesting to see how this trend evolves and impacts the broader energy landscape 🌎.
 
🤔 I'm so done with big tech companies trying to power their AI dreams on nuclear energy... just think about it, we're talking massive infrastructure projects that'll leave us with a huge carbon footprint in return 🌎. And don't even get me started on the costs, billions and billions of dollars are being sunk into these 'green' initiatives... meanwhile, what's happening to all that cash? 💸
 
This is wild 🤯! Meta's nuclear energy plan by 2035? It's like, totally going to change the game for big tech's AI infrastructure 🚀. Did you know that the global nuclear power capacity is projected to increase by 24% by 2040, from 387 gigawatts to 482 gigawatts? That's a lot of juice! 💡

Here's a fun fact: The cost of electricity from nuclear power has decreased by 70% over the past decade. It's like, way more affordable than people think 🤑. And with these new reactors using sodium coolant, we might see even more efficient energy production in the future 🔋.

The implications for the tech sector are huge! Not just the environmental benefits, but also the economic ones 📈. Microsoft and Meta are already making moves to invest in nuclear power. I've got a chart here 📊 that shows the growth of global nuclear power capacity over the past 5 years... *drools*
 
omg u guys this is wild!!! so meta is basically saying that nuclear energy is the future of powering their AI infrastructure 💡🔥 like how's that gonna impact our daily lives tho? i mean i'm all for reducing carbon footprint but are we sure this is a good idea? 🤔 have we considered the risks associated with nukes?! 🚨 anywayz it's lit to see these big tech companies investing in renewable energy 💸 and i'm here for the jobs opportunities in ohio 💼 can't wait to see how this all plays out 🎉
 
I'm kinda stoked that Meta is investing in nuclear power for their AI infrastructure 🌟. I mean, it's about time we start thinking about sustainable energy solutions that can keep up with our growing tech demands. 6.6 gigawatts by 2035 sounds like a lot, and if it reduces their carbon footprint, that's a win-win 😊.

But, gotta be honest, I'm not entirely sold on the sodium coolant thing 🤔. Is it really more efficient than water? And what about waste management? We can't just gloss over those concerns 💧.

And, um, isn't it weird that OpenAI's Sam Altman owns a chunk of Oklo? Like, what are the chances of him being involved in Meta's AI plans? It's definitely an interesting connection 🤝.
 
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