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EPISODE · May 7, 2026 · 1 MIN

Oklo's Nuclear Future: Hype or Hope?

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Oklo, a nuclear startup, is developing small modular microreactors called Aurora, which can be stacked to produce up to seventy-five megawatts of power. Despite significant losses, the companys stock is priced high due to its potential in the growing power demand from AI, data centers, and cloud technology. Oklo has secured a deal with the U.S. Department of Defense and has broken ground on its first reactor in Idaho. With a massive pipeline of fourteen gigawatts, including deals with Switch and Equinix, the company is set to start sales in 2027. However, with a market cap of thirteen point eight billion dollars, the stock is expected to cool off or flatline as reality sets in over the next three years. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/84d9df0530b10be5

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