Google Explores Nuclear Energy for AI Data Centers

The tech giant considers small modular reactors to meet growing energy demands and achieve net-zero emissions by 2030.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced the company's interest in using nuclear power to support its AI data centers' high energy requirements.
The shift towards nuclear energy aligns with Google's goal to reach net-zero emissions across all operations by 2030.
Google's exploration of nuclear power follows similar moves by Amazon and Microsoft, which have secured deals with nuclear power plants.
The growing energy consumption of AI technologies has increased Google's greenhouse gas emissions by 48% since 2019.
Google is also investing in other clean energy sources, including solar and geothermal, to balance its energy needs with environmental commitments.