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Approximately 80 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles during the Thanksgiving holiday, as reported by the American Automobile Association. In addition, Airlines for America forecasts that over 31 million passengers will fly on U.S. carriers during this period, marking an all-time high.
Tech expert Luke Lango warns that the demand for infrastructure to support AI could increase by as much as 10 times, far surpassing the current capacity. A report by Morgan Stanley estimates a need for an additional 57 gigawatts of power for U.S. data centers between 2025 and 2028, while only 6 gigawatts are currently under construction, leading to a projected shortfall of 36 gigawatts.
In response to this energy crunch, small modular reactors (SMRs) are being proposed as a quick solution. Recently, Oklo Inc. announced a partnership to establish advanced nuclear fuel production in the U.S. with a commitment of up to $2 billion, aiming to secure a domestic supply to support SMR deployments, essential for future AI growth.
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