U.S. Clears First Small Reactor for AI Power Surge, Opening New Nuclear Chapter
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has approved construction of the countryโs first small modular reactor, a milestone that could reshape how utilities and data centers secure reliable power for the artificial intelligence boom. The decision gives Tennessee Valley Authority permission to begin work on a GE Hitachi BWRX-300 unit, marking a significant test of whether next-generation nuclear technology can move from promise to commercial deployment in the United States.
