Deep Fission

Underground nuclear reactor planned in Parsons, Kansas, to power AI data centers sparks local opposition and safety concerns

A California company, Deep Fission, is drilling the first underground nuclear reactor in Parsons, Kansas, to power AI data centers. This project, sited near a residential area and through drinking water, raises significant environmental and safety concerns due to rewritten safety regulations and a lack of oversight. Local residents, led by groups like the Prairie Dog Alliance, are actively opposing the project and a federal lawsuit has been filed challenging regulatory authority.