In the 2nd installment of The Atomic Exchange Podcast, co-hosts Dr. Goran Calic and Michael Tadrous dive into the groundbreaking advancements of DeepSeek, the Chinese AI company that's making waves in the tech industry. We explore the implications of DeepSeek's cost-efficient R1 model on AI innovation, the competitive landscape of U.S.-China tech relations, and the ripple effects on the stock market, including a historic sell-off in major tech stocks like Nvidia. This episode ties it all back to the energy demands of AI, raising the question: Is DeepSeek’s efficiency a threat to nuclear energy, or does the rise of AI present an unparalleled opportunity for the nuclear sector? Tune in for a fascinating conversation packed with data, insights, and analogies that make complex topics refreshingly accessible.