Meta has announced that they are accepting proposals from developers of nuclear power energy sources to be used in conjunction with their AI data processing centers, with a target of 1-4 gigawatts by the early 2030s in the United States. The decision to make this announcement to the public rather than choosing specific partners is to gather new insights from all companies in the industry, without limiting based on reactor size, location, or other factors.
This announcement from Meta confirms that the company is opting to use nuclear power to support AI processing, despite previous rumors that were stalled due to environmental concerns. Large tech companies are now entering into agreements with nuclear power energy producers as it is seen as the only option that meets both environmental conditions and the required electricity output. Companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google are among those making these agreements.
Meta is accepting proposals for this initiative until February 7, 2025.
TLDR: Meta is seeking nuclear energy proposals for AI data processing centers, aiming for 1-4 gigawatts by the early 2030s in the US, open to all companies in the industry.
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