A deal worth $80 billion has been agreed upon by the government with Westinghouse Electric, Cameco, and Brookfield to build nuclear reactors.
Power consumption from data centers is expected to double by 2035, driving the need for increased electricity production.
The deal aims to meet rising demand for electricity, particularly from artificial intelligence applications.
The partnership seeks to deliver on President Trump’s AI ambitions and compete with China.
Author's summary: Cameco and Brookfield are part of an $80 billion deal to build nuclear reactors in the U.S.