Nuclear proliferation for AI data centers faces hurdles, US Congress hears
By Emma Whitford ( March 19, 2026, 19:52 GMT | Insight) -- Nuclear energy deployment in the United States faces a range of hurdles despite a surge of interest in the technology to meet electricity demand from artificial intelligence data centers, senators heard Thursday. Challenges include accessing fuel and managing waste and cost overruns.Nuclear energy deployment in the United States faces a range of hurdles despite a surge of interest in the technology to help meet electricity demand from artificial intelligence data centers, senators heard Thursday. Challenges include accessing fuel and managing waste and cost overruns....
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