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Trump admin eyes selling plutonium to AI data centers

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The Trump administration is reportedly considering selling weapon-grade plutonium to private AI corporations for their data centers. This move has raised significant concerns among experts who view it as a dangerous step, potentially undermining scientific integrity and increasing nuclear risks. AI

IMPACT Potential for increased nuclear material proliferation risks associated with AI data center expansion.

RANK_REASON The cluster discusses a potential policy decision by a former US administration that has significant implications for nuclear materials and AI infrastructure. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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Trump admin eyes selling plutonium to AI data centers

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    # news : The largest anti-science administration in ages is about to sell weapon grade plutonium to # AI private corporations for their # datacenters . # scienc

    # news : The largest anti-science administration in ages is about to sell weapon grade plutonium to # AI private corporations for their # datacenters . # science # world # climatechange # nuclear https://www. scientificamerican.com/article /experts-warn-against-trump-plan-to-give…

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