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A Brief History of Nuclear Energy: From Destruction To Powering AI #23

Hard Tech Podcast · 15 Sept 2024 · 8m

What this episode covers

The host of the Hard Tech Podcast outlines the history of nuclear energy, starting with Eisenhower's 1953 Atoms for Peace program and the 1957 operation of the Shippingport Atomic Power Station. He details the 1979 Three Mile Island accident, which halted US nuclear expansion for decades, and contrasts current fission operations with emerging fusion technologies. The episode highlights Helion Energy's partnership with Microsoft and OpenAI to develop fusion power specifically to support the energy demands of AI infrastructure.

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Shippingport Atomic Power Station, Three Mile Island
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National Ignition Facility

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