Bees have prevented Meta* from building the world’s first nuclear AI data center

Meta** has been forced to abandon a nuclear data center project in the US that was to be used to support artificial intelligence (AI) tasks. The company had originally planned to build a data center powered by energy from an existing nuclear power plant operator to reduce carbon emissions. This would allow Meta** to become one of the first technology companies to consider nuclear power specifically for AI needs.

At the time, Meta** became one of the first technology companies to consider nuclear power specifically for AI needs.

Reason for canceling the project

The project was stopped due to the discovery of a rare bee species at the selected site. This created environmental and regulatory barriers that made it impossible to continue the project.

Nuclear energy for AI needs

Large companies such as Meta** are increasingly looking at nuclear power as a solution for AI needs, as the development of complex AI models requires enormous computing power and therefore large amounts of electricity. Traditional energy sources, especially fossil fuels, cannot provide sustainable and scalable power without increasing carbon emissions. Nuclear energy, on the other hand, provides a stable and carbon-free energy supply that is consistent with companies’ long-term environmental goals.

Nuclear power, on the other hand, provides a stable and carbon-free energy supply that is consistent with companies’ long-term environmental goals.

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Alternative pathways to low-carbon energy

Despite the project freeze, Meta** continues to explore alternative sources of clean energy for its data centers. This situation mirrors a broader trend: other tech giants such as Microsoft, Google and Amazon are also actively switching to nuclear power to support their facilities.

• Microsoft has a 20-year agreement with the Crane Clean Energy Center (formerly known as Three Mile Island) to obtain nuclear power for its AI initiatives.
• Google and Amazon are investing in small modular reactors (SMRs), compact units that are easier and safer to deploy and which Google plans to launch by 2030.

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A clean energy future for AI

AI’s increasing energy needs are forcing tech companies to look for sustainable solutions to save the environment. Despite the temporary challenges, Meta** remains committed to clean energy, and this event underscores the importance of balancing technological advancement with environmental protection.

And this event highlights the importance of balancing technological development with environmental protection.

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* Belongs to Meta, it is recognized as an extremist organization in the Russian Federation and its activities are prohibited.