Amazon invests in nuclear energy, hot on the heels of Google and Microsoft

Amazon is anchoring a $500 million financing round for X-energy to develop modular nuclear reactors.The first sites in Washington and Virginia would provide carbon-free energy to meet growing demand.Amazon's announcement follows recent investments in nuclear energy from Microsoft and Google amid the AI boom. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read preview Thanks for signing up! Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing u ...