The Nuclear Option: How to Satisfy Artificial Intelligence's Ravenous Appetite for Power

Artificial intelligence (AI) requires a tremendous amount of computing power. That's driving blistering growth for leading-edge chips developed by companies like Nvidia. The hardware and software needed to power AI applications require lots of electricity. According to some estimates, AI data center racks require seven times more power than traditional ones, which already use a massive amount of electricity. Power-hungry AI applications help drive the view that the U.S. will need a lot more electricity in t ...