Amazon is Going Nuclear?! | Tech News of the Week

Chaos Lever Podcast

This week, we're diving into the surprising moves by some tech giants in the world of nuclear energy! Amazon has invested in small modular reactors (SMRs) to help power their datacenters, joining the likes of Google and Microsoft in the nuclear energy race. SMRs promise safer, more scalable energy, but don’t expect to see these reactors online until the 2030s. Can nuclear energy meet the growing power needs of AI and cloud computing?

Plus, we honor the legacy of BBS co-creator Ward Christensen, who sadly passed away at 78. Learn about his contributions to tech history, including his pioneering work with XMODEM and BBS systems.

Also, major changes are coming for Microsoft Exchange Server users as the end of support looms with no clear replacement in sight. Find out what this means for on-prem email servers and Microsoft’s push for Exchange Online.

Lastly, Anguilla’s domain extension, .ai, is making waves in the tech world! The tiny island is cashing in on the AI boom, making millions from domain registrations. How long will this windfall last?

Links:
- https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/16/amazon-jumps-on-nuclear-power-bandwagon-by-investing-in-x-energy-and-promising-small-reactors
- https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/10/ward-christensen-bbs-inventor-and-architect-of-our-online-age-dies-at-age-78/
- https://www.theregister.com/2024/10/16/microsoft_end_of_support_wave_widens/
- https://apnews.com/article/anguilla-artificial-intelligence-ai-internet-29d4ca2bb740d0425ffb8355811a6976