AI data centers may soon be powered by retired Navy nuclear reactors from aircraft carriers and submarines — firm asks U.S. DOE for a loan guarantee to start the project

Published: 2 hours ago (December 25, 2025 at 10:04 AM EST)

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Source: Tom’s Hardware

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