Three Mile Island nuclear plant fast-tracked to reopen for AI energy demand

The infamous Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania is preparing for an early reopening. This restart is driven by the increasing energy demands of the digital world, particularly Microsoft's data centers, which are fueling the growth of AI and related technologies.

NBC News was granted exclusive access to the plant as it gears up for its revival.

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This move is part of a broader trend of re-evaluating nuclear energy to meet the escalating electricity needs of the tech sector. The plant's reopening, ahead of schedule, highlights the critical role nuclear power is expected to play in supporting the massive power requirements of AI and other digital industries.