Bill Gates has invested in a next-generation nuclear facility in Kemmerer, Wyoming. This facility, the first-ever Natrium plant, is set to become the most advanced nuclear facility in the world.
The plant was designed by TerraPower, a company Gates started in 2008. The design promises to be safer than any existing plant, with temperatures controlled by the laws of physics instead of human operators. It also promises a shorter construction timeline and cheaper operation costs. The plant is expected to come online in 2030.
This project is not just about generating power. It’s about powering the future of artificial intelligence. Data centers, which are crucial for AI, require a lot of electricity. Gates believes that nuclear power is key to meeting this need without generating more climate-warming gases.
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