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Monday, 12 October 2026

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AI & Energy

Google Signs USD 4.3 Billion Nuclear Deal With Constellation Across Three States

Google has signed a long-term power arrangement with Constellation Energy for electricity from upgraded nuclear reactors in three U.S. states.

The agreement involves 11 nuclear units in Illinois, Pennsylvania and New Jersey, placing the technology company behind efforts to add generating capacity to the regional grid.

Constellation Energy announced a USD 4.3 billion deal to increase output at its 11 nuclear plants and sell the additional electricity to Google, according to the News-Gazette.

Source: wheninyourstate.com (opens in a new tab)2 sourcesPermalink

AI & Energy

Amazon, Google, Microsoft Commit to India AI Infrastructure as ASEAN Adoption Accelerates

Amazon, Google and Microsoft have announced major investment commitments covering AI and cloud infrastructure in India, according to Gadgets Now. Meta is working with Reliance Industries on an AI-enabled data centre in Gujarat.

Amazon plans to invest more than USD 21 billion in AI and cloud infrastructure in India from 2026 through 2030, Gadgets Now reported.

The commitments land as AI adoption gains pace across South-east Asia. According to The Business Times and market research firm Kantar, 62% of respondents increased investment in AI or data-driven technologies over the previous 12 months.

The Business Times and Kantar polled 514 regional business leaders. Among those surveyed, 78% see AI's benefits outweighing its energy requirements.

Source: gadgetsnow.indiatimes.com (opens in a new tab)2 sourcesPermalink

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