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DOGE goes nuclear: How Trump invited Silicon Valley into America’s nuclear power regulator

The Trump administration is reshaping nuclear energy regulation to boost power for AI, with inexperienced Silicon Valley appointees like Seth Cohen downplaying safety concerns and sidelining career experts, as revealed in a meeting at Idaho National Laboratory.

Background

Nuclear energy regulation in the US has traditionally been handled by experienced experts focused on safety and public health, but recent political shifts are introducing tech industry influence.

Source
Ars Technica
Published
Mar 21, 2026 at 06:00 PM
Score
7.0 / 10