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Nuclear energy powers the AI build-out

The guest argued that nuclear energy, particularly small modular reactors, represents a critical zero-emission power source to satisfy the massive electricity demands of AI.

The argument

The thesis connects the clean energy requirements of tech giants with nuclear power's unlimited capacity. Companies like Oklo, backed by prominent AI figures like Sam Altman, are positioned to benefit from this narrative even before generating meaningful revenue.

The thesis, stress-tested
✓ What validates it
  • Commercial power purchase agreements signed between SMR developers and major hyperscalers
▸ Risks discussed
  • Speculative valuations detached from current fundamentals
  • Lack of meaningful near-term revenue generation
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"You said that the financial markets have become a digital casino on cocaine. And, folks, that is a classic, Chris Irons zinger there. We're gonna talk about why you feel that way, Chris, but I'd like to if you don't mind too, I'd like to talk about some of the both professional and personal changes that you're making based upon a number of kind of the insights that you share in this most recent piece. Are you open to doing that? Yeah. Of course. I'll talk about anything anytime. Okay. So let's let's start here with the markets being, a digital casino on cocaine, which again, I think is is very apt."
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