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US Looks To Expand Nuclear as AI Drives Up Energy Demand

US Looks To Expand Nuclear as AI Drives Up Energy Demand
Bloomberg Markets Thursday 18 June 2026, 19:52 UTC 1 min read
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Jun 18th, 2026 US Looks To Expand Nuclear as AI Drives Up Energy Demand Liz Muller, Co-Founder and CEO of Deep Fission AND Will Wade, Bloomberg News Energy Reporter join Bloomberg Businessweek Daily to discuss Deep Fission's Nasdaq trading debut and the states of the nuclear industry in the US. Nuclear has regained public support in the AI era. The fuel source is capable of delivering 24/7 power on its own, unlike wind and solar.

Jun 18th, 2026 US Looks To Expand Nuclear as AI Drives Up Energy Demand Liz Muller, Co-Founder and CEO of Deep Fission AND Will Wade, Bloomberg News Energy Reporter join Bloomberg Businessweek Daily to discuss Deep Fission's Nasdaq trading debut and the states of the nuclear industry in the US. Nuclear has regained public support in the AI era. The fuel source is capable of delivering 24/7 power on its own, unlike wind and solar. But while small modular reactors have tantalized hyperscalers and governments hoping to win the AI race, the technology has yet to break through on electric grids. [Image text:] SOURCE:DEEPFISSION 3DRENDER CHANNEL121 15.88 VO.12 0.76% Deep Fission Inc SiriusXM
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