According to a report from Lyon, Alibaba has recently forged a joint venture with China National Nuclear Power, pouring in an investment of roughly US$35.9 million. While this sum pales in comparison to Alibaba's grand plans of allocating US$53 billion in capital expenditures for AI over the next few years, this strategic move underscores the fact that Chinese tech behemoths are fervently exploring ways to furnish efficient and steady energy support for their AI models. This is crucial for them to sustain a competitive edge in the ongoing Sino-US artificial intelligence rivalry. Lyon projects that, considering China's preeminent position on the global stage in deploying nuclear power plants, the current year is likely to witness a surge in news about collaborations between Chinese data centers and the nuclear energy sector.
