https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-us-just-approved-its-first-small-nuclear-reactor-built-for-the-ai-power-crunchContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-us-just-approved-its-first-small-nuclear-reactor-built-for-the-ai-power-crunchhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-us-just-approved-its-first-small-nuclear-reactor-built-for-the-ai-power-crunch#u96379Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:05:23 +0000The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued the first construction permit in the United States for a small modular reactor. The Tennessee Valley Authority received the approval to build a BWRX-300 small modular reactor at its Clinch River site. This authorization arrives amid an expanding power crunch driven by artificial intelligence technology demands. The project places GE Vernova into a leading position within the commercial nuclear power race.Why it mattersEnergy demands from artificial intelligence and advanced computing are placing unprecedented strain on power grids. Small modular rea