Idaho National Laboratory

Opinion: The Northwest could power America’s AI revolution — if we go nuclear

This opinion piece advocates for the development of nuclear power in the Northwest region of the US to meet the growing energy demands of new technologies like Artificial Intelligence. It highlights the work of the Idaho National Laboratory in collaborating with Amazon to use AI for designing, licensing, building and operating nuclear facilities. The article also notes the need for regulatory reforms and regional cooperation to facilitate the growth of nuclear infrastructure in the region.