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Solving AI’s Energy Problem with Kathryn Huff
Season 16 · Episode 11

Solving AI’s Energy Problem with Kathryn Huff

Is nuclear power the key to sustainability? With data centers consuming massive amounts of energy, can we keep up? Neil deGrasse Tyson & Paul Mecurio discuss the physics, safety, and future of nuclear reactors in a world of increasing power demands with nuclear engineer Kathryn Huff.

StarTalk Radio · Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice, Gary O'Reilly, Kathryn Huff

February 21, 202551m 59s

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Is nuclear power the key to sustainability? With data centers consuming massive amounts of energy, can we keep up? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Gary O’Reilly & Paul Mecurio discuss the physics, safety, and future of nuclear reactors in a world of increasing power demands with nuclear engineer Kathryn Huff.

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