Argentina Pursues Nuclear-Powered AI City, Raising Feasibility Concerns
Summary
Argentina's ambitious plan to build the world's first Nuclear City, powered by small modular reactors to attract AI data centers, faces skepticism over its feasibility, with critics citing potential hurdles like timelines, labor shortages, and continued reliance on fossil fuels.
Key Points
- Argentina plans to build small modular nuclear reactors to power AI data centers and attract big tech companies.
- The country aims to be the first to have a commercially available small modular reactor, and develop a Nuclear City for nuclear-powered data centers in Patagonia.
- Critics question the feasibility of Argentina's nuclear plan, citing challenges like timeline, labor issues, and reliance on fossil fuels.