Silicon Valley's Risky Plan to Revive Nuclear Power in America
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Silicon Valley is investing in new nuclear power technologies to revive the industry in America, but the plan comes with significant risks and uncertainties, sparking debate among commenters about its feasibility and implications.
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I was already sceptical, but this feels like nuclear DOGE.
Main focus of the industry by far should be deploying more AP1000s or ABWRs right now though.