Google has struck a deal with Kairos Power to harness nuclear energy for its AI-driven data centres, aiming to bring its first reactor online by 2030 and scale up by 2035. As tech giants scramble to power energy-intensive AI systems, Google’s leap toward advanced nuclear tech—using small modular reactors cooled by molten fluoride salt—is a bold response to the global need for carbon-free, reliable power.
“To support AI’s full potential, the grid requires new, clean energy sources,” said Google’s senior director for energy and climate, Michael Terrell. The venture signals a shift for Big Tech, aligning with companies like Microsoft and Amazon, which have also turned to nuclear solutions. However, with regulators watching closely and debates over nuclear waste persisting, Google’s nuclear initiative marks a high-stakes bid for a sustainable, AI-powered future.
