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AI bigwigs want to go all-in on nuclear. They also happen to be behind nuclear companies | CNN Business

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has invested in nuclear energy startup Oklo.

Some tech leaders have pointed to nuclear energy as essential to a climate friendly future.

But some industry experts wonder how much their investments will truly benefit the public.

Amazon , Microsoft , Google and Microsoft are among the tech giants investing in nuclear power.

Some experts have raised concerns about heavy investments in nuclear by the leaders of an industry known for pushing back against regulations that could slow it down.

Oklo Oklo says it’s developing advanced nuclear reactors to “produce abundant, affordable, clean energy at a global scale” Gates’ TerraPower broke ground in June on its nuclear reactor “demonstration” plant in Wyoming .

TerraPower and other nuclear startups still have some way to go in convincing the public that their next-generation designs aren’t just feasible, but also safe.

“This is a big step toward safe, abundant, zero -carbon energy," Gates said at the Wyoming plant’s groundbreaking ceremony.

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