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US Looks To Expand Nuclear as AI Drives Up Energy Demand

Bloomberg Markets · Jun 18, 2026, 7:52 PM · Also reported by 3 other sources

Liz Muller, Co-Founder and CEO of Deep Fission AND Will Wade, Bloomberg News Energy Reporter join Bloomberg Businessweek Daily to discuss Deep Fission's Nasdaq trading debut and the states of the nuclear industry in the US. Nuclear has regained public support in the AI era. The fuel source is capable of delivering 24/7 power on its own, unlike wind and solar. But while small modular reactors have tantalized hyperscalers and governments hoping to win the AI race, the technology has yet to break through on electric grids. (Source: Bloomberg)

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