Meta, the social media giant behind Facebook and Instagram, has made significant strides in its pursuit to harness nuclear energy to power its AI infrastructure. The company's latest agreements with power companies Vistra, TerraPower, and Oklo aim to deliver approximately 6.6 gigawatts of electricity by 2035.
The deals will support the development of two new reactors capable of generating up to 690 megawatts, set to come online as early as 2032, courtesy of TerraPower's innovative "Natrium" reactors that utilize sodium instead of water as a coolant. In addition, Meta has secured rights to energy from six other reactors that could deliver an additional 2.1 gigawatts by the same deadline.
A partnership with Oklo will bring 1.2 gigawatts of nuclear power online by 2030, creating thousands of jobs in Ohio according to Meta. Notably, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman owns just over 4 percent of the company and has significant stakes in the deal.
In contrast, Meta's agreement with Vistra focuses on extending the lifespan of existing nuclear plants, while also boosting their output through new 20-year deals worth more than 2.1 gigawatts of electricity. The added capacity is expected to come online in the early 2030s and will support Meta's growing AI ambitions.
This significant push into nuclear energy reflects the increasing reliance on clean power sources by tech giants like Meta, as evident in its recent 20-year agreement with Constellation Energy for nuclear power. Meanwhile, Microsoft has taken a bold step by reopening the infamous Three Mile Island plant and securing it as its sole customer under a 20-year deal.
These developments underscore the pivotal role that nuclear energy will play in powering the tech sector's AI aspirations, paving the way for a more sustainable future amidst growing concerns over climate change.
The deals will support the development of two new reactors capable of generating up to 690 megawatts, set to come online as early as 2032, courtesy of TerraPower's innovative "Natrium" reactors that utilize sodium instead of water as a coolant. In addition, Meta has secured rights to energy from six other reactors that could deliver an additional 2.1 gigawatts by the same deadline.
A partnership with Oklo will bring 1.2 gigawatts of nuclear power online by 2030, creating thousands of jobs in Ohio according to Meta. Notably, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman owns just over 4 percent of the company and has significant stakes in the deal.
In contrast, Meta's agreement with Vistra focuses on extending the lifespan of existing nuclear plants, while also boosting their output through new 20-year deals worth more than 2.1 gigawatts of electricity. The added capacity is expected to come online in the early 2030s and will support Meta's growing AI ambitions.
This significant push into nuclear energy reflects the increasing reliance on clean power sources by tech giants like Meta, as evident in its recent 20-year agreement with Constellation Energy for nuclear power. Meanwhile, Microsoft has taken a bold step by reopening the infamous Three Mile Island plant and securing it as its sole customer under a 20-year deal.
These developments underscore the pivotal role that nuclear energy will play in powering the tech sector's AI aspirations, paving the way for a more sustainable future amidst growing concerns over climate change.
and btw why r tech giants getting so into nuclear energy? is it because they wanna make up for all the carbon credits they r burning thru 
this is super cool to see meta diving into clean power 
with these new nuke deals! gotta admit, it's crazy how much electricity they're gonna generate by 2035 - that's like powering a whole city! what's even more interesting is the impact on jobs in ohio, like thousands of people getting work at oklo 
can't wait to see meta's AI ambitions flourish with all this power 
... Meta going all-in on nuclear power? It’s like they’re saying 'AI gotta be powered somehow' 
... but hey, at least it’s not coal or gas right? 
... also can't deny the fact that this is a major step towards sustainability 
... 6.6 gigawatts by 2035? That's some serious green cred 
... OpenAI and Sam Altman owning up to more than just chatbots 
... wonder if Microsoft's move will inspire others 
... it had this huge hard drive and I swear it used like 5 watts of power when it was on. Now look at us, worrying about saving the planet with nuclear energy 
... but have you ever noticed how slow our laptops got over time? 
I mean, mine still worked fine for a while, but then suddenly it just froze and died. Anyway, back to nuclear power... I guess it's kind of cool that Meta is investing in this. We should be saving the planet too 
it makes total sense that they'd want to go green and power their AI infrastructure with clean energy... AND IT'S NOT JUST META, OTHER TECH GIANTS LIKE MICROSOFT ARE GETTING IN ON THE ACTION TOO!!! 
they're investing in clean power sources like nuclear energy, which is so innovative and forward-thinking.
according to meta, this deal with oklo will create THOUSANDS of jobs in ohio... that's pretty amazing!
it's a great reminder that even the biggest tech companies can make a positive impact on the environment.
. i mean, we all know climate change is a big deal, but if tech giants can make nuke energy more sustainable, it's a win-win for everyone 
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but also kinda scary if u think about it, like they're getting way too comfortable with their carbon footprint 
just think about this - us, humans, and our love affair with technology 
. and it makes total sense, considering the state of climate change 
like, oklo has been harnessing nuclear power for centuries, and they're still thriving 
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Anyway, I guess only time (and some serious regulation) will tell if this nuclear push is the right move for our planet 
. They're making deals with power companies to get like 6.6 gigawatts of electricity by 2035 which is like a lot! 
. Plus, think about how many jobs are gonna be created in Ohio because of Oklo's partnership 
... anyway, so Meta's getting all cozy with nuclear energy now? Like, great for the planet and all that jazz, but have you seen how bloated their moderation team is? 
6.6 gigawatts of electricity by 2035 sounds impressive, but can they even keep up with the hate speech and misinformation in these comments?! 
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. I mean, we've been talking about clean power sources for ages, but now it's happening on a massive scale 
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