The spread of data centers and the need for more electrical power to feed the AI industry has the attention of a lot of observers and not just in Oklahoma.
Just last week, hundreds of lawmakers, business leaders and state and federal energy officials gathered in Missouri to discuss how to meet the growing demand. Their main focus? Nuclear energy expansion in the state.
“It’s a priority of mine to make sure Missouri has ample power for the future, and we know nuclear technology can be a critical piece in meeting that goal,” said Gov. Mike Kehoe to those assembled, reported St. Louis Public Radio.
STL/PBR reported that at the summit, panels focused on demand from energy-thirsty sectors like artificial intelligence and on Missouri’s need to compete with other states to attract businesses.
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