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Windows Weekly is about more than Windows. Veteran Microsoft insiders Paul Thurrott and Richard Campbell join Leo for a deep dive into the most valuable company in the world. From consumer to enterprise, AI to Xbox, Windows Weekly is the only Microsoft podcast you'll ever need.

Records live every Wednesday at 2:00pm Eastern / 11:00am Pacific / 18:00 UTC.

Windows Weekly is about more than Windows. Veteran Microsoft insiders Paul Thurrott and Richard Campbell join Leo for a deep dive into the most valuable company in the world. From consumer to enterprise, AI to Xbox, Windows Weekly is the only Microsoft podcast you'll ever need. Records live every Wednesday at 2:00pm Eastern / 11:00am Pacific / 18:00 UTC.

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USI est le rendez-vous des Geeks et des Boss pour une informatique qui transforme nos sociétés. Ces podcasts permettent de revoir l'intégralité des sessions.

USI - Les sessions - iPhone/iPod

The award-winning WIRED UK Podcast with James Temperton and the rest of the team. Listen every week for the an informed and entertaining rundown of latest technology, science, business and culture news. New episodes every Friday.

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Business and thought leaders share their messages and presentations with the virtual community in Second Life

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Your co-hosts, Tan and Amanda explore the world of Aussie (Australian) bloggers and what makes them so successful. They share their dreams, ideas, successes and challenges with Tan, Amanda and the rest of the world through the Aussie Bloggers Podcast. If you want to know how to become a successful Aussie Blogger, this is the podcast for you!

Aussie Bloggers Podcast

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Podcasts about information, power, security and all the cybers in a global internet revolution that’s changing… everything

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Technology, Theology & Everything In-Between

Technology, Theology &amp; Everything In-Between

The Techology Show

Azure Ninjas is a podcast hosted by Microsoft employees that discuss more about Azure than just the new features.  We bring in the Microsoft Product Group to talk about architectures, solutions, and more.

Azure Ninjas is a podcast hosted by Microsoft employees that discuss more about Azure than just the new features. We bring in the Microsoft Product Group to talk about architectures, solutions, and more.

Azure Ninjas

Norsk teknologipodcast. Martin og Thea diskuterer små og store hendelser i teknologien som er rundt oss i hverdagen.

Tek-Kast

Game-changing technology strategies are transformational, exciting and disruptive for a reason. They shake up your status quo. They get you thinking about new ways to scale, compete and grow. They move you in amazing new directions.
Join host Bonnie D. Graham as she invites you to take an additional Coffee Break with Game-Changers for our special series on the importance of Purpose.  Organizations that act with purpose can impact the greater social world.  In doing so, they can also improve their bottom line, boost morale among employees and overall make the world around them a better place.  Purpose is everywhere. We will help you align your organization to move forward with renewed purpose, enabling it to thrive in the short-term and long-term.
Learn how you can become the savvy Leader who takes your company across the finish line with purpose as you look ahead to the next wave of business innovation.

Game-changing technology strategies are transformational, exciting and disruptive for a reason. They shake up your status quo. They get you thinking about new ways to scale, compete and grow. They move you in amazing new directions. Join host Bonnie D. Graham as she invites you to take an additional Coffee Break with Game-Changers for our special series on the importance of Purpose. Organizations that act with purpose can impact the greater social world. In doing so, they can also improve their bottom line, boost morale among employees and overall make the world around them a better place. Purpose is everywhere. We will help you align your organization to move forward with renewed purpose, enabling it to thrive in the short-term and long-term. Learn how you can become the savvy Leader who takes your company across the finish line with purpose as you look ahead to the next wave of business innovation.

Game-Changers with Purpose, Presented by SAP

Hacia una cultura compatible con la ciencia. Nació en Buenos Aires, Argentina, en 1933. Naturalizado mexicano en 1993. Se graduó como médico y doctor en Fisiología en la Universidad de Buenos Aires. Obtuvo un posdoctorado en Biofísica en la Universidad de Harvard. Ha sido profesor en la Universidad de Buenos Aires, del departamento de Biología Celular de la Universidad de Nueva York; y en el Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados (Cinvestav) del Instituto Politécnico Nacional donde es investigador emérito y de excelencia; es también investigador nacional emérito del SNI. Acompaña al Dr. Marcelino Cereijido en su ameno programa, donde podrás escuchar su muy particular punto de vista en relación a la ciencia y la investigación en México y Latinoamérica. La evolución del universo, de la Tierra, la vida, las sociedades y el conocimiento; todo evoluciona... también nuestra forma de pensar y la forma de ver el mundo.

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Women in AV's monthly podcast, hosted by Women in AV founder Jennifer Willard.

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Each week I will share with you some of the interesting tech stories from previous week and my thoughts on the stories. This podcast will cover stories about some of the topics I find interesting such as smart home devices, apple products, cool gadgets and much more.

Craig's Tech Talk - www.youtube.com/craigstechtalk
webpage - www.craigpoulsen.com
Twitter - @craigpoulsen

Each week I will share with you some of the interesting tech stories from previous week and my thoughts on the stories. This podcast will cover stories about some of the topics I find interesting such as smart home devices, apple products, cool gadgets and much more. Craig's Tech Talk - www.youtube.com/craigstechtalk webpage - www.craigpoulsen.com Twitter - @craigpoulsen

Craig's Tech Talk

One week. A bunch of editors. Discussing the tech news of the week, with a bit of irrelevant opinions on the side.

Techcast

La nostra prospettiva sul mondo della tecnologia del ventunesimo secolo. Il focus è quello dell'esperienza utente, cioè il rapporto Uomo-Macchina.
<a href='https://www.dentrolatecnologia.it'>www.dentrolatecnologia.it</a>.
Podcast realizzato da Digital People di Davide Fasoli, Matteo Gallo, Luca Martinelli.
Ogni sabato mattina un nuovo episodio.

La nostra prospettiva sul mondo della tecnologia del ventunesimo secolo. Il focus è quello dell'esperienza utente, cioè il rapporto Uomo-Macchina. www.dentrolatecnologia.it. Podcast realizzato da Digital People di Davide Fasoli, Matteo Gallo, Luca Martinelli. Ogni sabato mattina un nuovo episodio.

La nostra prospettiva sul mondo della tecnologia del ventunesimo secolo. Il focus è quello dell'esperienza utente, cioè il rapporto Uomo-Macchina.
<a href="https://www.dentrolatecnologia.it" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.dentrolatecnologia.it</a>.
Podcast realizzato da Digital People di Davide Fasoli, Matteo Gallo, Luca Martinelli.
Ogni sabato mattina un nuovo episodio.

INSiDER - Dentro la Tecnologia

I'm Gobinda, a WordPress enthusiast. Of my curiosity, I search for plugins and themes daily in the WordPress Repository. I have started asking questions on my Twitter (@Gtarafdarr) to learn more about WordPress Experts, and Experts are willingly participating in those threads to help each other. So I feel it would benefit everyone if I recorded everything I find daily and shared it with you regularly. Hoping you will enjoy the show... Feel free to comment and share your thoughts and questions so that I can continue the project.

What WordPress Experts Are Saying

Soy @CelesBernaldez y esta es mi nueva aventura después de A Cara o Cruz, intentando coger impulso. No sé si cambiarán muchas cosas o no, En este caso el plan va a ser no tener plan. Podcast sobre tecnología generalmente pero con tendencias críticas. Este podcast se soporta a través de un canal de Telegram en el que pongo ofertas para, gracias a un código de afiliado, poder pagar todo aquello que conlleva el mantenimiento del podcast. Este es el enlace al canal: <a href="https://t.me/CafeGeekGadgets" rel="noopener">https://t.me/CafeGeekGadgets</a> Correo del programa: <a href="mailto:otravueltadetuercapodcast@gmail.com">otravueltadetuercapodcast@gmail.com</a> Twitter del programa: @de_tuerca Twitter del autor: @CelesBernaldez

Soy @CelesBernaldez y esta es mi nueva aventura después de A Cara o Cruz, intentando coger impulso. No sé si cambiarán muchas cosas o no, En este caso el plan va a ser no tener plan. Podcast sobre tecnología generalmente pero con tendencias críticas.Este podcast se soporta a través de un canal de Telegram en el que pongo ofertas para, gracias a un código de afiliado, poder pagar todo aquello que conlleva el mantenimiento del podcast. Este es el enlace al canal:https://t.me/CafeGeekGadgetsCorreo del programa: otravueltadetuercapodcast@gmail.comTwitter del programa: @de_tuercaTwitter del autor: @CelesBernaldez

Soy @CelesBernaldez y esta es mi nueva aventura después de A Cara o Cruz, intentando coger impulso. No sé si cambiarán muchas cosas o no, En este caso el plan va a ser no tener plan. Podcast sobre tecnología generalmente pero con tendencias críticas. Este podcast se soporta a través de un canal de Telegram en el que pongo ofertas para, gracias a un código de afiliado, poder pagar todo aquello que conlleva el mantenimiento del podcast. Este es el enlace al canal: <a href="https://t.me/CafeGeekGadgets" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://t.me/CafeGeekGadgets</a> Correo del programa: <a href="mailto:otravueltadetuercapodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">otravueltadetuercapodcast@gmail.com</a> Twitter del programa: @de_tuerca Twitter del autor: @CelesBernaldez

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Digital Marketing news and actionable tips to grow your organization from Delos Inc. featuring our Tech News Tuesday #TNT tips, interviews and how-tos.

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An Australian-based podcast that brings you the week's tech, gadget, entertainment and pop-culture news in around 15 minutes. No babble and no nonsense.

Nerd Factor 15

Welcome to the Virtual Staffroom. Join the Technology 4 Learning team of teachers as they explore the latest in educational technology minus the ‘geek speak’. What can you expect? Each episode follows the school day all the way from assembly to the car park and everything in-between!

New episodes added fortnightly!

Disclaimer: Please note all views expressed by the podcast presenters are their personal opinions and not representative of the NSW Department of Education. Discussions are not endorsements of third party products, services or events. For all the show notes and additional information visit https://t4l.link/VirtualStaffroom for more. 
Description by Technology 4 Learning.

Welcome to the Virtual Staffroom. Join the Technology 4 Learning team of teachers as they explore the latest in educational technology minus the ‘geek speak’. What can you expect? Each episode follows the school day all the way from assembly to the car park and everything in-between! New episodes added fortnightly! Disclaimer: Please note all views expressed by the podcast presenters are their personal opinions and not representative of the NSW Department of Education. Discussions are not endorsements of third party products, services or events. For all the show notes and additional information visit https://t4l.link/VirtualStaffroom for more. Description by Technology 4 Learning.

The Virtual Staffroom

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Welcome to TiPS: Today in Public Safety!
Your go-to podcast for the latest updates in Next Generation 911 (NG911) services and public safety technology. 
Published on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, you’ll find current topics on Public Safety and NG911 implementation, interoperability, and the innovations shaping emergency response into the future. Hosted by Mark J. Fletcher, ENP (Fletch), a leading subject matter expert in the industry, these episodes promise to hold a little bit of everything for anyone involved in Public Safety communications and technology.

Stay informed, stay safe—subscribe now for your essential public safety updates!

Welcome to TiPS: Today in Public Safety! Your go-to podcast for the latest updates in Next Generation 911 (NG911) services and public safety technology. Published on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, you’ll find current topics on Public Safety and NG911 implementation, interoperability, and the innovations shaping emergency response into the future. Hosted by Mark J. Fletcher, ENP (Fletch), a leading subject matter expert in the industry, these episodes promise to hold a little bit of everything for anyone involved in Public Safety communications and technology. Stay informed, stay safe—subscribe now for your essential public safety updates!

TiPS Today in Public Safety with Fletch

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Ty nejnověj&scaron;&iacute; ověřen&eacute; zpr&aacute;vy z domova i ze světa. Rychle, stručně a srozumitelně
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Sledujte CNN Prima NEWS na soci&aacute;ln&iacute;ch s&iacute;t&iacute;ch:
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Důvěryhodnost, rychlost a srozumitelnost informací pro diváky všech věkových i sociálních skupin. Objektivní, rychlé, přesné a dynamické zpravodajství. Ty nejnovější ověřené zprávy z domova i ze světa. Rychle, stručně a srozumitelně Stránka pořadu: https://www.iprima.cz/porady/hlavni-zpravy Sledujte CNN Prima NEWS na sociálních sítích: Facebook: https://facebook.com/cnnprima Instagram: https://instagram.com/cnnprima Twitter: https://twitter.com/cnnprima Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CNNPrimaNEWSCZ #CNNPrimaNEWS

Důvěryhodnost, rychlost a srozumitelnost informací pro diváky všech věkových i sociálních skupin. Objektivní, rychlé, přesné a dynamické zpravodajství.
Ty nejnovější ověřené zprávy z domova i ze světa. Rychle, stručně a srozumitelně
Stránka pořadu: <a href="https://www.iprima.cz/porady/hlavni-zpravy" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.iprima.cz/porady/hlavni-zpravy</a><a href="https://www.iprima.cz/porady/hlavni-zpravy" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a>
Sledujte CNN Prima NEWS na sociálních sítích:
Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/cnnprima" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://facebook.com/cnnprima </a>
Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/cnnprima" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://instagram.com/cnnprima </a>
Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/cnnprima" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://twitter.com/cnnprima</a>
Youtube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/CNNPrimaNEWSCZ" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/c/CNNPrimaNEWSCZ</a>
#CNNPrimaNEWS

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Las noticias más importantes para empezar el día hecho por la mesa de tecnología de Expansión. Si quieres saber más visita https://expansion.mx/tecnologia, TW: @expansionmx, @expansiontecno

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Welcome to Burning Patforms: De-Coding the Power and Politics of Big Tech. 

Join Peter Lewis, Lizzie O’Shae (Digital Rights Watch), Dan Stinton (HealthEngine CEO), and guests, fortnightly for analysis of the politics of technology from some of Australia’s leading digital campaigners and industry experts. 

Brought to you by the Centre of the Public Square - an initiative of Per Capita.

Welcome to Burning Patforms: De-Coding the Power and Politics of Big Tech. Join Peter Lewis, Lizzie O’Shae (Digital Rights Watch), Dan Stinton (HealthEngine CEO), and guests, fortnightly for analysis of the politics of technology from some of Australia’s leading digital campaigners and industry experts. Brought to you by the Centre of the Public Square - an initiative of Per Capita.

Burning Platforms

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Welcome to PSE Digital Deep Dive, your source for insights on business automation, ERP, CRM, and digital transformation. This podcast leverages AI-generated content from Thierry Cools’s LinkedIn posts, providing an innovative, data-driven approach to explore industry trends and practical solutions. Hosted by Thierry Cools, founder of Platinum Services Europe (PSE), the podcast delves into tools like Epicor Kinetic, SugarCRM, and Workato, offering expert advice, real-world examples, and deep dives into the latest advancements. With episodes released twice a month, join us as we automate, integrate, and innovate—bringing the best of business technology directly to you. Subscribe now to stay ahead in the world of digital transformation!

Welcome to PSE Digital Deep Dive, your source for insights on business automation, ERP, CRM, and digital transformation. This podcast leverages AI-generated content from Thierry Cools’s LinkedIn posts, providing an innovative, data-driven approach to explore industry trends and practical solutions. Hosted by Thierry Cools, founder of Platinum Services Europe (PSE), the podcast delves into tools like Epicor Kinetic, SugarCRM, and Workato, offering expert advice, real-world examples, and deep dives into the latest advancements. With episodes released twice a month, join us as we automate, integrate, and innovate—bringing the best of business technology directly to you. Subscribe now to stay ahead in the world of digital transformation!

PSE Digital Deep Dive: Epicor Kinetic, SugarCRM, Automation, and Beyond

Horizons numériques est votre rendez-vous mensuel pour rester connecté à l’actualité du numérique de la Réunion et Mayotte.
Chaque mois, Laurence et Guillaume, vous disent tout des évènements, ateliers et programmes numériques passés ou à venir, en moins de 10 minutes.
A la Réunion et à Mayotte, deux territoires où la fracture numérique est présente et l’accès à l’emploi difficile, l’inclusion numérique est en enjeu de premier plan et de nombreuses initiatives existent. Le programme Orange Digital Center est l’une de ces initiatives. Crée par le Groupe Orange, il propose des ateliers et de l’information gratuits, en ligne ou au plus proche de chez vous.
Si vous voulez développer vos compétences numériques, ou si vous êtes une institution qui souhaite proposer ces ateliers à vos publics, au niveau débutant ou plus avancé, ce podcast va vous intéresser !
Horizons Numériques est un podcast d'Orange, animé par Laurence Rezac, Guillaume Lysis et produit par Bonjour Podcast.&nbsp;Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez <a href="https://www.audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite">audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite</a> pour plus d'informations.

Horizons numériques est votre rendez-vous mensuel pour rester connecté à l’actualité du numérique de la Réunion et Mayotte. Chaque mois, Laurence et Guillaume, vous disent tout des évènements, ateliers et programmes numériques passés ou à venir, en moins de 10 minutes. A la Réunion et à Mayotte, deux territoires où la fracture numérique est présente et l’accès à l’emploi difficile, l’inclusion numérique est en enjeu de premier plan et de nombreuses initiatives existent. Le programme Orange Digital Center est l’une de ces initiatives. Crée par le Groupe Orange, il propose des ateliers et de l’information gratuits, en ligne ou au plus proche de chez vous. Si vous voulez développer vos compétences numériques, ou si vous êtes une institution qui souhaite proposer ces ateliers à vos publics, au niveau débutant ou plus avancé, ce podcast va vous intéresser ! Horizons Numériques est un podcast d'Orange, animé par Laurence Rezac, Guillaume Lysis et produit par Bonjour Podcast.  Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Horizons numériques est votre rendez-vous mensuel pour rester connecté à l’actualité du numérique de la Réunion et Mayotte.
Chaque mois, Laurence et Guillaume, vous disent tout des évènements, ateliers et programmes numériques passés ou à venir, en moins de 10 minutes.
A la Réunion et à Mayotte, deux territoires où la fracture numérique est présente et l’accès à l’emploi difficile, l’inclusion numérique est en enjeu de premier plan et de nombreuses initiatives existent. Le programme Orange Digital Center est l’une de ces initiatives. Crée par le Groupe Orange, il propose des ateliers et de l’information gratuits, en ligne ou au plus proche de chez vous.
Si vous voulez développer vos compétences numériques, ou si vous êtes une institution qui souhaite proposer ces ateliers à vos publics, au niveau débutant ou plus avancé, ce podcast va vous intéresser !
Horizons Numériques est un podcast d'Orange, animé par Laurence Rezac, Guillaume Lysis et produit par Bonjour Podcast.&nbsp;Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez <a href="https://www.audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite" rel="noopener noreferrer">audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite</a> pour plus d'informations.

Horizons numériques

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Thoughts, ramblings and significant events of a self-confessed tech geek.

Si talks about his experience working in the web tech scene on a range of products, projects and the stories along the way.

Follow and talk to @Si on Twitter if you'd like to know more or get involved.

Thoughts, ramblings and significant events of a self-confessed tech geek. Si talks about his experience working in the web tech scene on a range of products, projects and the stories along the way. Follow and talk to @Si on Twitter if you'd like to know more or get involved.

Si 'Cast

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Microsoft Taps Three Mile Island for AI Power: A New Chapter in Nuclear Energy and Technology In a groundbreaking move, Microsoft has announced a 20-year partnership with Constellation Energy to reopen and utilize the Three Mile Island Unit 1 nuclear reactor as a major power source for its growing AI infrastructure. This decision marks an important step in Microsoft's ongoing commitment to become carbon-negative by 2030 while addressing the rising energy demands of artificial intelligence (AI) and data centers. By turning to nuclear power, Microsoft is banking on a reliable, carbon-free energy source to help sustain its operations while cutting down on its environmental footprint. However, the announcement has not been without controversy, as it revives discussions about nuclear power’s role in the modern energy landscape, particularly given Three Mile Island’s historical baggage. This article explores the implications of Microsoft’s bold move, the potential benefits of nuclear energy for the tech industry, and the challenges that remain. The Power Demands of Artificial Intelligence Artificial intelligence, particularly machine learning and deep learning, demands an enormous amount of computational resources. As AI systems become more complex and widespread, their energy needs grow exponentially. The process of training AI models, such as natural language models like GPT-4 or image recognition systems, requires processing vast amounts of data and running countless simulations to optimize their performance. This computational intensity translates into significant electricity consumption. In fact, training a single, large AI model can require megawatts of electricity over the course of several weeks. For instance, OpenAI's GPT-3 model, trained using Microsoft’s Azure AI infrastructure, reportedly consumed the energy equivalent of several hundred households for a year during its training phase. Now, with even more advanced models like GPT-4 and DALL-E, energy consumption is likely to increase further, straining the already energy-hungry data centers that host these operations. At present, data centers globally are responsible for approximately 1% of the world's electricity consumption, with AI workloads representing a significant and growing share of that demand. According to a study by the University of Massachusetts Amherst, training some large AI models can generate as much carbon dioxide as the lifetime emissions of five average cars. This has led to calls from environmentalists and industry leaders for more sustainable solutions. While renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, are often viewed as key to reducing the carbon footprint of data centers, these options come with limitations. Specifically, they are intermittent—solar power is available only when the sun is shining, and wind power relies on favorable wind conditions. This variability can make it difficult to ensure a constant, stable supply of electricity, which is crucial for AI infrastructure that requires uninterrupted uptime. This is where nuclear energy, with its ability to produce continuous, base-load power, becomes an attractive alternative. Unlike solar or wind, nuclear plants can run 24/7, providing consistent energy regardless of external conditions. The Legacy of Three Mile Island: A Controversial Choice The decision to reopen Three Mile Island’s Unit 1 reactor brings with it significant historical weight. The name Three Mile Island has been synonymous with nuclear energy disasters since the partial meltdown of its Unit 2 reactor in 1979, the worst nuclear accident in U.S. history. Although Unit 1 was unaffected by the meltdown and continued to operate safely until its closure in 2019, the event triggered a wave of anti-nuclear sentiment across the U.S. and the world. The 1979 incident at Three Mile Island involved a failure in the cooling system of Unit 2, leading to a partial meltdown of the reactor core. While there were no immediate injuries or fatalities, the incident eroded public trust in nuclear energy and led to a decades-long pause in the construction of new nuclear power plants in the U.S. The accident also prompted widespread regulatory changes, with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) imposing stricter safety requirements on existing and new reactors. Despite its controversial history, Three Mile Island Unit 1 operated safely for decades following the incident. However, it was eventually decommissioned in 2019 due to economic reasons, as falling natural gas prices and increased competition from renewable energy sources made it financially unsustainable to keep the plant running. Now, as the need for clean, consistent energy has grown more urgent, Constellation Energy has announced plans to invest $1.6 billion to refurbish and modernize Unit 1. This investment will cover safety upgrades, technological improvements, and the integration of new digital control systems to ensure the plant can operate efficiently in the 21st century. The goal is to bring Unit 1 back online by 2028, providing Microsoft with a stable source of carbon-free electricity for the next two decades. Why Nuclear Power? The Appeal for Microsoft and the Tech Industry For Microsoft, the decision to partner with Constellation Energy and utilize nuclear power reflects both pragmatism and a long-term vision for sustainability. With its ambitious goal of becoming carbon-negative by 2030, Microsoft needs to find ways to decarbonize its vast infrastructure, including the data centers that power its AI systems. While Microsoft has invested heavily in renewable energy over the years—its data centers in several regions are powered by solar, wind, and hydropower—these sources alone may not be sufficient to meet the growing demands of AI, especially when reliability is a priority. Unlike solar and wind, nuclear power provides continuous, base-load energy, which is essential for ensuring the uptime that AI data centers require. In addition to reliability, nuclear power offers another key advantage: carbon neutrality. Nuclear plants produce zero carbon emissions during operation, making them one of the cleanest energy sources available. By using nuclear energy from Three Mile Island, Microsoft can significantly reduce its reliance on natural gas and other fossil fuels, thus lowering its overall carbon footprint. This aligns with Microsoft's larger sustainability goals. In addition to becoming carbon-negative by 2030, Microsoft has pledged to remove all the carbon it has emitted since its founding in 1975 by 2050. Achieving these goals will require a combination of renewable energy, energy efficiency improvements, and carbon capture technologies. Nuclear power, with its ability to provide large amounts of clean energy, fits into this broader strategy. Challenges and Risks of Nuclear Power While nuclear energy offers clear benefits in terms of reliability and carbon neutrality, it is not without its risks and challenges. The Three Mile Island incident itself serves as a reminder of the potential dangers associated with nuclear power, even though modern reactors are far safer than those built in the 1970s. Critics of nuclear energy point to several key concerns: Nuclear Waste: One of the most significant issues with nuclear power is the disposal of nuclear waste. While nuclear reactors do not produce carbon emissions, they do generate radioactive waste that remains hazardous for thousands of years. Managing and storing this waste safely is a long-term challenge that has yet to be fully resolved. Safety Risks: Although modern nuclear reactors are designed with numerous safety features, accidents like those at Chernobyl and Fukushima have shown that the consequences of a nuclear disaster can be catastrophic. While the chances of such accidents occurring in modern reactors are extremely low, the risk cannot be eliminated entirely. Public Perception: Public opinion on nuclear energy remains divided. While some view it as a necessary tool in the fight against climate change, others continue to associate it with accidents and the potential for disaster. This has made it politically difficult to expand nuclear energy in many parts of the world, particularly in the U.S., where no new nuclear plants have been built in decades. Despite these challenges, the growing urgency of the climate crisis has led to renewed interest in nuclear energy as a carbon-free energy source. For Microsoft, the decision to tap into nuclear power reflects a pragmatic approach to addressing its energy needs while minimizing its environmental impact. Reviving a Dormant Giant: What It Takes to Reopen Three Mile Island Reopening Three Mile Island’s Unit 1 is no simple task. It requires significant investment, regulatory approval, and modernization to bring the facility up to today's safety and operational standards. Constellation Energy’s $1.6 billion investment will cover the cost of these upgrades, including new digital control systems, enhanced safety features, and the integration of the plant with modern energy grids. In addition to technical upgrades, the plant will need to meet strict regulatory requirements set by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). These regulations were put in place to ensure that nuclear plants operate safely and efficiently, with minimal risk to public health and the environment. The NRC will oversee the refurbishment process, ensuring that the plant meets all necessary safety and environmental standards before it can be brought back online. Once operational, Three Mile Island Unit 1 is expected to produce 819 megawatts of electricity, enough to power Microsoft’s AI infrastructure and offset a significant portion of the carbon emissions that would have otherwise come from fossil fuel-based power sources. The plant’s carbon-free status will help Microsoft reduce its environmental impact while ensuring it has a reliable energy supply to support its growing AI operatio

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