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Startup plans nuclear-powered data center on Utah public land
Original: A startup wants to build a massive nuclear-powered data center on public land in Utah
A startup is proposing a massive nuclear-powered data center to be built on public land in Utah, according to NPR. The project would combine nuclear energy with large-scale computing infrastructure, tapping into growing demand for power-hungry AI data centers. The plan raises questions about the use of federal public land and nuclear siting, though details about the company, reactor type and timeline remain limited.
Why now: The surge in AI-driven data center demand has put nuclear power and public land use back in the spotlight.
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