Google taps nuclear power to fuel AI growth and cut carbon

Technological giants constantly face the growing demands of artificial intelligence, rapidly increasing energy needs. Google, a pioneer in the AI field, is taking on a new challenge by collaborating with Kairos Power to implement small nuclear reactors. This investment will not only support the development of artificial intelligence but also align with Google's strategy of reducing emissions and achieving sustainable development.

The development of artificial intelligence is associated with a rapid increase in demand for computing power, leading to a growing demand for energy. As a technology industry leader, Google is investing in increasingly advanced data centers that enable the training and deployment of AI models.

However, the energy costs of these operations are enormous. Every modern artificial intelligence system requires billions of operations per second, resulting in rapidly growing energy consumption in data centers. This becomes a challenge in ecological and financial contexts—Google must find alternative, more efficient energy sources to meet the power demand.

Facing increasing energy demands, Google has decided to take decisive steps by turning to modern and ecological energy sources. The company announced it will use small nuclear reactors to power its data centers, which could be groundbreaking in technology. According to the BBC, as part of this initiative, Google has signed an agreement with Kairos Power – a company specializing in developing innovative nuclear reactors known for high efficiency and safety.

The first reactor is expected to be operational within this decade, with more planned by 2035. As a result, Google will gain a stable, low-emission energy source capable of meeting the large-scale demands of artificial intelligence. Although the financial details of the agreement remain confidential, this investment confirms that Google is committed to modern solutions for the sustainable development of AI.