Google has entered into a pioneering agreement to power its AI data centers with nuclear energy by 2030. The deal involves purchasing 50 megawatts of carbon-free power from Kairos Power's Hermes 2 small modular nuclear reactor, with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) facilitating the energy delivery to Google's data centers. This marks the first power purchase agreement of its kind for next-generation nuclear technology aimed at supporting the substantial energy demands of AI infrastructure. The move comes amid growing concerns over rising electricity costs in the U.S., partly driven by the expansion of data centers and challenges with renewable energy sources. Additionally, the rapid growth of data centers has raised environmental concerns, including the depletion of drinking water supplies in the Midwest. Meanwhile, China's accelerated energy infrastructure development, including early achievement of its 2030 wind and solar targets, is positioning it ahead in the global AI race, contrasting with the U.S.'s fragmented and aging power grid.