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The Trump administration plans $80B in support for 10 new nuclear reactors by 2030 to power AI demand, sparking safety and oversight concerns.
The Trump administration has announced an $80 billion deal with Westinghouse Electric’s owners, Cameco and Brookfield Asset Management, to accelerate construction of new nuclear reactors, offering federal financing, fast-track permits, and a potential 20% stake in the company if its value exceeds $30 billion by 2029.
The initiative aims to build 10 large reactors by 2030 to meet rising energy demands from AI data centers, potentially powering millions of homes.
While the White House insists the regulatory process remains independent and unchanged, safety advocates and former regulators warn that aggressive timelines and financial incentives could undermine oversight, citing past failures like the Vogtle plant’s cost overruns and delays, design flaws in the AP1000 reactor, and climate-related risks such as droughts affecting cooling.
Experts question whether the workforce and regulatory capacity can keep pace with rapid expansion, raising concerns about long-term safety and the potential for political interference in the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
La administración Trump planea $ 80B en apoyo a 10 nuevos reactores nucleares para 2030 para alimentar la demanda de IA, lo que genera preocupaciones de seguridad y supervisión.