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Amazon’s Cascade Nuclear Project Advances with X-energy SMR Technology Targeting 2030 Construction

Amazon has unveiled detailed plans for the Cascade Advanced Energy Facility, a groundbreaking small modular reactor project developed with X-energy. The initial 320-MW nuclear complex in Washington state represents the first major initiative in Amazon’s broader 5-GW nuclear partnership targeting carbon-free energy for digital infrastructure.

Amazon’s Nuclear Ambition Takes Shape with Cascade Facility

Amazon has unveiled detailed plans and renderings for what sources indicate could become a landmark advanced nuclear project in Washington state. The Cascade Advanced Energy Facility, an initial 320-MW small modular reactor complex, represents the first major project in Amazon’s broader partnership with advanced reactor developer X-energy, according to reports from industry publications.

by Megan Carter
Arts and EntertainmentSemiconductors

OpenAI and Broadcom Forge $10 Billion AI Chip Partnership to Reshape Computing Infrastructure

OpenAI is teaming with semiconductor giant Broadcom on a massive $10 billion custom AI chip initiative. This partnership represents one of the largest dedicated AI infrastructure investments ever announced, signaling OpenAI’s strategic shift toward controlling its hardware destiny.

The artificial intelligence revolution is entering a new hardware-intensive phase as OpenAI announces a landmark partnership with Broadcom to co-develop and deploy custom AI chips in a deal valued at approximately $10 billion. This ambitious collaboration represents a strategic pivot for OpenAI as it seeks to secure the specialized computing infrastructure necessary to power next-generation AI models while reducing dependence on traditional chip suppliers.

The Scale of Ambition: 10 Gigawatts and Beyond

by Tyler Brooks P.E