Why Amazon, Microsoft, Google And Meta Are Investing In Nuclear Power

Tech leaders are exploring nuclear power as a solution to the massive energy needs of their data centers, sustainability challenges, and the growing demands of their AI initiatives. SMRs, a new type of nuclear reactor, are gaining attention for their ability to provide round-the-clock power with minimal emissions. As some of the largest energy users, major tech companies like Microsoft, Amazon, Google, and Meta are investing in these reactors, which could play a key role in global energy transformation. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:53 Chapter 1. Data centers and the need for power 3:02 Chapter 2. Tech’s big nuclear bets 6:56 Chapter 3. Opposition 9:10 Chapter 4: Nuclear’s path forward Produced and Edited by: Bradley Hoppenstein Animation by: Jason Reginato, Josh Kalven Lead Producer: Anuz Thapa VP, Executive Producer: Kamelia Angelova Additional Footage: Getty Images, NBC » Subscribe to CNBC: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBC » Subscribe to CNBC TV: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBCtelevision About CNBC: From 'Wall Street' to 'Main Street' to award winning original documentaries and Reality TV series, CNBC has you covered. Experience special sneak peeks of your favorite shows, exclusive video and more. Want to earn more money at work? Take CNBC’s new online course How to Negotiate a Higher Salary. Expert instructors will teach you the skills you need to get a bigger paycheck, including how to prepare and build your confidence, what to do and say, and how to craft a counteroffer: https://cnb.cx/4fB26Ru Connect with CNBC News Online Get the latest news: https://www.cnbc.com/ Follow CNBC on LinkedIn: https://cnb.cx/LinkedInCNBC Follow CNBC News on Instagram: https://cnb.cx/InstagramCNBC Follow CNBC News on Facebook: https://cnb.cx/LikeCNBC Follow CNBC on Threads: https://cnb.cx/threads Follow CNBC News on X: https://cnb.cx/FollowCNBC Follow CNBC on WhatsApp: https://cnb.cx/WhatsAppCNBC #CNBC Why Amazon, Microsoft, Google And Meta Are Investing In Nuclear Power