Amazon-backed nuclear developer X-energy surges in trading debut
Company taps rising demand for electricity from data centres to power AI boom
Company taps rising demand for electricity from data centres to power AI boom

Start-up aims to capitalise on rising interest in atomic power due to growing power demand from AI

Reactor developer closes fundraising round as markets expect atomic energy will power the AI boom

Two companies backed by Bill Gates and Sam Altman capitalise on view nuclear energy will be crucial to run data centres

AI power demand and support from Trump administration has boosted the industry

Social media group to pre-pay for power from reactors planned by Oklo and TerraPower

The elusive power source is gradually moving closer to becoming a reality