Nuclear Reactors: AI Data Centers’ Power Boost

Nuclear Reactors: The Future Power Source for AI Data Centers

In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is progressing at an unprecedented rate, the demand for power in data centers supporting AI operations is hitting new peaks. Chris Sharp, the Chief Technology Officer at Digital Realty, a leading construction and high-tech business, disclosed the company's newest venture—a massive data center in Portland, Oregon, tailored specifically for AI applications. This innovative center starkly contrasts traditional data centers, requiring a whopping 80 megawatts of power compared to the regular 32 megawatts. This surge in power demand, driven by AI's intensive processing needs, is pushing the industry towards a novel solution: built-in nuclear reactors.