“There’s no way to get there without a breakthrough,” OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said, arguing that AI will soon need even more energy.

    • @[email protected]
      link
      fedilink
      English
      711 months ago

      If we look at just Europe, Slovakia, Finland, and Belarus all brought new reactors online last year alone. There are another six reactors currently under construction, and another 33 planned. France and Sweden recently announced their strategic commitment to nuclear power for a variety of reasons.

      One major technological breakthrough is Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). These are far more cost effective, very safe (the reactor shuts down in the event of loss of power and coolant), and require a much smaller footprint. Rolls-Royce is on target to deliver the first of these in 2030.

      The example you provide is an example of poor governance, not an inherent limitation of the technology. There are also examples of poor governance regarding renewable energy all over the world.

      • @Noodle07
        link
        English
        211 months ago

        Will the reactors come with the little lady at the front?

    • @afraid_of_zombies
      link
      English
      311 months ago

      Oh wow a government cost overrun. THIS HAS NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE!

    • KillingTimeItself
      link
      fedilink
      English
      111 months ago

      mostly because nobody knows how to build a reactor properly anymore… Wonder why that happened.