As data centers rapidly expand to meet surging AI-driven demand, their soaring electricity consumption largely due to cooling need is straining power systems and prompting tech giants to explore nuclear power solutions. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/07/01/world/data-centers-southeast-asias-nuclear-dynamic/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #datacenters #southeastasia #nuclearenergy #ai #artificialintelligence #bigtech